He feels it compensates for his small size and proves that he's a man, not only to everyone else, but also to himself.
Curley is described as a skilled boxer in John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men." He is known for being quick and aggressive in the ring, often winning his matches.
It depends on the book you have but in mine it is page 52
Curley is the Bosses son that works on the ranch that George and Lennie work at. Curley is also a Boxer and has a Grudge against ALL tall people. That's why he doesn't get along with Lennie at all.
To be tall!
Curley
curley is the antagonist
Curley is quite violent in the book/movie. Curley is the son of the boss. He is one of those little guys who does not like bigger men, simply because they are bigger than he is. Curley thinks everyone wants his wife. He is described as being quite "handy".
Physically, the strongest character is probably Lennie, because even though Curley is a boxer and has won trophies, Lennie still easily beats Curley in a fight. Curley is described as "flopping like a fish" when Lennie fights back to defend himself against Curley's unprovoked attack.
Curley is quite violent in the book/movie. Curley is the son of the boss. He is one of those little guys who does not like bigger men, simply because they are bigger than he is. Curley thinks everyone wants his wife. He is described as being quite "handy".
Curley is the boss's son in "Of Mice and Men." When Candy says Curley is "handy," he means that Curley is skilled at fighting and often uses his fists to intimidate others. This shows that Curley is aggressive and quick to use violence to assert his authority.
I think he has rabbits.
In chapter 2 of "Of Mice and Men," the characters being introduced are Candy, the old swamper who works at the ranch, and Curley, the boss's aggressive and confrontational son. Candy has a loyal old dog, and Curley is known for his boxing skills and his troubled relationship with his wife.