Bellanca Chapter 5 OMAM

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Why does Curley’s wife want to talk to Lennie in Chapter 5?

Back

She is lonely.

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How does Curley's wife react when Candy and Crooks tell her to leave?

Back

She insults and threatens them.

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What does Curley's wife say to insult the men in Crooks' room?

Back

She says that all the weak ones were left behind.

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Why does Lennie like to pet rabbits, puppies, and mice?

Back

He likes that they are soft and furry.

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What does Crooks mean when he says, 'It wasn’t nothing…You guys comin’ in and settin’ made me forget. What she says is true'?

Back

He will always be treated differently because of the color of his skin.

Front

What is the significance of Curley’s wife’s loneliness in the story?

Back

It highlights her isolation and the lack of understanding from others.

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How does Curley’s wife’s treatment of Crooks reflect societal attitudes?

Back

It shows the intersection of gender and racial discrimination.

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What does Lennie's affection for soft animals symbolize?

Back

It symbolizes his innocence and desire for comfort.

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How does the setting of Crooks' room contribute to the themes of isolation?

Back

It emphasizes the physical and emotional barriers faced by marginalized characters.

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What role does power dynamics play in the interactions between Curley’s wife and the men?

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It illustrates the struggle for power and respect among the characters.