What happens in chapter 3 of mice and men?
What happens in chapter 3 of mice and men?
In this chapter Lennie gets a puppy from Slim and spends every free second he has in the barn with it. He tries to sneak it into the bunk house under his jacket one time, but George forces him to return it to its mother in the barn.
What is revealed about Lennie and George’s friendship in Chapter 3?
The relationship between George and Lennie is multifaceted, but in chapter three, we see George’s paternal side come out. He tries to provide for Lennie. “Jus’ tell Lennie what to do an’ he’ll do it if it don’t take no figuring. He can’t think of nothing to do himself, but he sure can take orders.”
How does the author show that Slim is seen as a leader on the ranch?
How does the author show that Slim is seen as a leader on the ranch? “his authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject be it politics or love.”
What do the rabbits symbolize in this passage?
In Of Mice and Men, the rabbits are a feature of George and Lennie’s dream to own their own ranch and live off the land. As such, the rabbits represent economic freedom and their hope for a better life together. For Lennie specifically, the rabbits also function as a symbol of happiness.
Why does Curley’s wife get angry at Lennie?
Why does Curley’s wife get angry when Lennie tells her that George said he shouldn’t talk to her? Curley’s wife gets mad because no one talks to her and it’s lonely 6. Curley’s wife offers to let Lennie stroke her hair because he likes soft things and she wanted to prove to him that it was soft.
What has Lennie done to the puppy?
1. What did Lennie do to the puppy? Lennie handled the puppy too roughy and accidentally killed it. Lennie tries to hide the dead puppy, in fear of George not allowing him to tend the rabbits.
What does Curley’s wife say about the puppy?
Lennie has killed his puppy by bouncing it too hard. Curley’s wife says that she shares Lennie’s fondness of soft things and since she regards him as “a big baby,” she sees no harm in letting him feel the softness of her hair.
Why do Slim and George agree I guess Lennie?
Why do Slim and George agree, “I guess we gotta get [ Lennie ]? They are afraid that Curley and everyone else will get there before them + kill Lennie by lynching him.
What does George say life would be like without Lennie?
What does George say his life would be like without Lennie? He’d be lonely and have no one to share his dreams with. He’d have a girlfriend and no worries and his life would be much easier. He’d give up ranching and become a sheriff.