Of Mice and Men

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When Lennie takes care of himself, he becomes more self-sufficient and independent. This can lead to improved self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. It can also help him develop important life skills and make him less reliant on others for basic needs.

In "Of Mice and Men," Curley's wife is portrayed as lonely, attention-seeking, and trapped in a loveless marriage. She is isolated on the ranch and seeks companionship from the other men, which leads to her being misunderstood and labeled as flirtatious. Her character reflects the limited opportunities and constraints faced by women during the time period in which the story is set.

Curley promises to tell people that he injured his hand in a machine, as a way to hide the fact that he got it crushed in a fight with Lennie. This is to save face and avoid embarrassment for losing a fight to someone bigger and stronger than him.

In "Of Mice and Men," Candy offers to contribute his life savings to help finance George and Lennie's dream of owning a piece of land. Candy hopes that by joining them, he can secure a sense of purpose and belonging for his future.

Slim compares himself to the old dog by saying that they both are no longer useful and that sometimes a mercy killing is the best option to avoid further suffering. Both are seen as outcasts who have outlived their usefulness in the harsh world of the ranch.

In "Of Mice and Men," Lennie unintentionally manipulates George by constantly asking him to talk about their dream of owning a ranch, making George feel guilty for his own doubts and frustrations. Additionally, Lennie's actions and inability to control his strength lead to George feeling responsible for managing and protecting him, creating a sense of burden and pressure on George.

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George treats Lenny very well before he shoots him. He tells him to look off into the distance, and to imagine the farm that they're going to have. He also tells Lenny that he will get to tend the rabbits, and when Lenny is very happy and starts telling George that yes, he will get to tend the rabbits, George shoots him in the back of the head...in mid-sentence. The rabbits and the farm are Lenny's last thought.

George responds positively to Candy's question about joining him in owning the future farm. He sees it as a good idea and shows interest in having Candy be a part of their future plans.

Crooks is initially skeptical when he hears about the dream of owning a ranch, but he becomes interested when he realizes it could actually happen. He opens up about his desire for a place where he can belong and be free from discrimination.

Slim understands the importance of letting George make his own choices when it comes to speaking about his relationship with Lennie. He respects George's autonomy and trusts him to handle the situation in the way he sees fit. Slim believes in allowing individuals to navigate their own emotions and decisions without outside influence.

Lennie and George stayed at the Salinas River a few miles south of Soledad, California for the night ,because.........the bus driver kicked them off the bus and said 4 miles up the road.........

Lennie must leave Soledad because he accidentally killed Curley's wife, leading to a manhunt for him. George knows Lennie will not receive a fair trial due to his mental disability, so he makes the difficult decision to protect Lennie by shooting him himself. By doing so, George ensures Lennie will not suffer a worse fate at the hands of the vengeful ranch workers.

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George warns the men to stay away from Curley's wife because he knows she can cause trouble due to her flirtatious behavior. He is concerned that Curley will become jealous and start a fight which could jeopardize their chance of finding work. Additionally, he wants to protect Lennie from any unnecessary trouble or harm.

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The men do mot want Crooks in their bunkhouse, nor does he normally allow them in his. They frequently refer to Crooks as 'Stable buck' instead of using his real name. This symbolizes just how lowly they think of him since they cannot even use his correct name.

Lennie, Crooks, and Candy are excluded from trips and games in "Of Mice and Men" primarily due to factors such as disabilities, social status, and age. Lennie's mental disability makes it difficult for him to fully participate, Crooks faces racial discrimination, and Candy is marginalized due to his age and physical disability. This exclusion highlights the themes of loneliness and discrimination in the novel.

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Carlson suggests shooting and putting down Curley's old, stinky dog to end its suffering. He believes it would be more humane to do so than to let the dog continue to live in pain and misery. Ultimately, Carlson is successful in convincing the other ranch workers to agree to his plan.

George told Candy not to bring others in the barn because he wanted a private space for himself and Lennie to escape from the other workers and to have some peace and quiet. Bringing others into the barn would disrupt their privacy and peace.

Candy realizes that Curley's wife's flirtatious behavior with the ranch workers is dangerous and could lead to trouble. This makes him angry as he sees her as a threat to the stability of the ranch and to the dreams of a peaceful life shared by him, George, and Lennie.