When focused on the natural setting of the river at the beginning and end of the book, Steinbeck is more descriptive in style: Already the sun had left the valley to go climbing up the slopes of the Gabilan Mountains, and the hilltops were rosy in the sun. But by the pool among the mottled sycamores, a pleasant shade had fallen. Unlike his narration during most of the book, when describing the natural world Steinbeck is more expressive, showing the beauty of the untouched setting.
George and Lennie are much more at peace in this environment. Through his descriptions of nature, Steinbeck gives the impression that this environment provides a sanctuary for George and Lennie away from the harsh world of people. It is important that this is where they return at the end of the book, when George does what he can to protect Lennie from the violence of the other men. Evidence and explanation of the language used Colloquial language How is it used?
Why is it used? He's spent the best years of his life working on someone else's ranch, only to lose his hand and have little money. What animal would slim be? Links to ending. Slim is a jerkline skinner who controls the mules - he is respected due to his skill and ability. When a mule splits its hoof, it is tended to to keep it a useful working creature on the ranch, unlike Candy's dog. Where are George and Lennie going in Chapter 1? Expert Answers info They are camping on the bank of a river not far from Salinas, California, about a quarter of a mile from the ranch where they have gotten assignments to work next.
George doesn't want to arrive until the next day. What is Lennie attitude toward George? They are always together as George tries not to leave Lennie alone, because of his childlike decisions that can and usually does put him or both of them into trouble. George's attitude is presented as caring character towards Lennie and this can be seen by simple things as taking care for his wellbeing. How does Curley react to Lennie's silence?
He got angry and annoyed; he thinks Lennie is being disrespectful. What does Curley think about George and Lennie traveling together? That he doesn't understand why two men would travel together.
What is Candy's opinion of Curley's wife? Candy says that Curley's wife is "purty" and also says, "Well - she got the eye," meaning she is licentious sexual and flirtatious. Candy goes on to say that he has seen Curley's wife give the eye to Slim then says that she is a "tart". Why does Steinbeck describe Lennie's hands? As it turns out it causes horrific injuries. Steinbeck has therefore described the actions of Lennie's hands in this scene to both show his simple minded nature and to fully reveal the enormous power he possesses.
Animal 5: While taunting Lennie with the idea that George might not come back, Crooks predicts Lennie's fate without George:. They'll take ya to the booby hatch. They'll tie ya up with a collar, like a dog. Animal 7: As he enters the brush, Lennie's movement is compared to that of a bear. When he gets to the river he falls to his knees and laps up the water like an animal, just as he did at the beginning of the book.
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