John Steinbeck

Lennie takes a dead mouse out of his pocket, which causes George to yell at him because he knows that Lennie's habit of petting soft things often leads to trouble. George doesn't want Lennie to get in trouble again.

Some major events in Rhode Island in the last 10 years include the legalization of same-sex marriage in 2013, Governor Gina Raimondo taking office as the first female governor in 2015, and the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, including vaccination efforts and economic relief measures.

Curley's wife is portrayed as lonely and seeking attention from the other men on the ranch. She is also shown to be disillusioned and unfulfilled in her marriage to Curley, which leads her to seek companionship elsewhere. Ultimately, her tragic fate highlights the lack of agency and opportunities available to women during that time period.

Kino kicks his wife, Juana, in a moment of frustration and anger after she tries to take away the pearl, which he believes will provide a better future for their family. It is a moment of intense emotions and represents a breakdown in their relationship due to the destructive power of greed and the pearl's influence.

John Steinbeck's mother, Olive Hamilton Steinbeck, died on February 22, 1934.

Jim Carrey portrayed the Grinch in the 2000 live-action film "How the Grinch Stole Christmas."

Hernando de Soto was a Spanish explorer who participated in the conquest of Central America and Peru, and later led an expedition to explore and colonize southeastern North America. Major events in his life include joining Francisco Pizarro's expedition to Peru, participating in the conquest of the Inca Empire, and exploring present-day Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas. De Soto died on his expedition in 1542, with his men ultimately failing in their quest to establish a colony.

It is set in a small town, a sort of closed circuit- Tight family group, unusual discovery of the title artifact, kid is stung by a scorpion, doctor and Priest called in, and it goes downhill from there. There is a touch of unreality about it. Kino is the German word for (Movies) characters seem to ring shallow it smacks of the fairy tale about the talking fish, which is impossible, anyhow.

Juana tells Kino three times that he possesses strength and is capable, to encourage and empower him during difficult times. Her repetition emphasizes her belief in Kino's inner power and resilience, aiming to instill confidence and determination within him.

He wants to keep it, pet it, and name it George.

john Steinbeck realized that he did not know much about America. Steinbeck thought of this as criminal because he didn't know the country he was writing about. this is why he takes his trip to discover 'new America'

Guccio Gucci was born in 1881 in Florence, Italy. In 1921, he founded the House of Gucci, which started as a small leather goods company. The brand became renowned for its high-quality craftsmanship and luxury products, eventually expanding into a global powerhouse in the fashion industry.

Curley's wife screams because Lennie touches her hair.

Some major events of the last 70 years include the end of World War II, the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the rise of technology and the internet, and the ongoing climate change crisis.

Candy thinks Curley's wife is a tart meaning she isn't satisfied with just having a husband and has to go looking for other men. He thinks she's trouble.

John Steinbeck was not involved in World War I as he was born in 1902 and would have been too young to enlist or participate in the war. Steinbeck became a prominent American author in the mid-20th century, known for works such as "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Of Mice and Men."

Some major news events of the decade include the Arab Spring revolutions, the rise of social media, the Syrian civil war, Brexit, the election of Donald Trump as US President, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Yes, John Steinbeck and Wallace Stegner were acquaintances and admired each other's work. They met briefly in 1938 during a literary event in California. However, they did not have a close personal relationship.

Candy explains that Curley seems to have a Napoleon complex, where he overcompensates for his small stature by being aggressive and bullying others, especially bigger men like Lennie. Candy also mentions that Curley's wife may play a role in his behavior, as her flirtatious nature makes him insecure and paranoid.

Curley's wife married Curley because she wanted to escape her unsatisfying home life and seek attention and companionship. She saw Curley as her ticket to a more exciting and adventurous life, despite the consequences of his controlling and violent behavior.

The Nobel Prize in Literature in 1959 was awarded to Salvatore Quasimodo, an Italian poet. He was recognized for his lyrical poetry that reflected classical tradition and the tragic experiences of humanity.

Lennie's walk is discribed to almost be like an animals. "He walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws. His arms did not swing at his sides, but hung loosely." -Page 2 (Chapter 1) from the novel of mice and men.

One quote from the book Of Mice and Men that shows Curley's wife is a tart is when she George see says he saw her give Carlson and Slim the eye. The way she is described as being heavily made up can also imply that she is a tart.

Curley dislikes Lennie because of his stature.

Curley is a small man and therefore feels weak towards himself on account of that. On the other hand, Lennie has an enormous stature and powerful strength. Curley is probably jealous of his size and therefore dislikes him in an envious manner.