Curly Discussion (Blog 2)

Hello everyone. I have much to talk about in regards to Of Mice and Men and more specifically Curly and the scene when he confronted George. From what we've seen Curly seems to be a stuck-up brat, being the son of the ranch owner. He confronts George and says, "By Christ he's got to talk when he's spoke to. What the hell are you gettin' into it for?" From this quote, we know he doesn't like Lennie and is trying to get him to talk. Later, after argument, George rants, "Lennie ain't handy, but this Curly punk is gonna get hurt if he messes around with Lennie." I believe the element of foreshadowing is being hidden here. I believe eventually Curly and Lennie will get in a skirmish and Lennie will win. Eventually, Curly will learn not to mess with Lennie and will avoid him. Thank you everyone for your time today!

Carlson standing out

I think Carlson is different from the others at the ranch. I feel something really big is going to happen involving Carlson George and Lennie. I think Lennie will do something so wrong in George's mind George will insist Carlson help punish Lennie. I also think after the fact of Carlson wanting to kill the old dog some other person will have a use for Carlson's gun. This is why I think Carlson stands out from the others at the ranch.
Jack Goldring

Analyzing Curly and his role in the story (Blog #2)

From the first time we saw Curly we knew we wouldn't like him. He was short but he tried to validate himself by trying to fight Lennie who then crushed his hand. This shows a true side of Curly of self doubt and insecurity about his height. Because of these insecurities he wants to fight others and take it out on them. I predict he is going to be the main problem throughout this story by provoking and annoying George and Lennie. I think it is also interesting how he makes Lennie talk almost like he knows something is wrong with him and wants to find it out so he can get him of the ranch.

Blog #2: Curley & Lennie

After reading part 2 of Of Mice and Men, I have a bad feeling Curley will get into a fight with Lennie. When Curley came inside to find his dad, but then found Lennie, "His arms gradually bent at the elbows and his hands closed into fists. He stiffened and went into a slight crouch..." This awkward interaction with Lennie occurred because later the old man told George and Lennie that Curley gets into fights with big guys because of them being bigger than his own size. Not only did this situation occur, but Curley automatically said, "Let the big guy talk." Lennie was very embarrassed when he said this, but George covered Lennie. Even when George took cover for Lennie, did Curley want Lennie to talk. Curley may be a boxer, but he has very violent interactions with people bigger than him, which proves the point that Lennie may get into trouble with him later in the book.

Curleys wife and Lennie

In this part of the book, Lennie and George make their way to the ranch and meet Candy, an old man who has been on the ranch for a long time, The Boss, the owner of the ranch, Curly, The Bosses son who is an all around jerk, and Curly's new wife. Candy tells the men that Curly's wife likes to flirt with all the farmers and it is bet to avoid her. When Curly's wife comes in, George ignores her like he was instructed to.  However, Lennie is looking at her legs when she shows them. After she leaves George reprimands Lennie and tells him to never look at her again. I think later in the book that Lennie will get in trouble by doing a bad thing and it will have to do with Curly's wife. I also think that since Curly already does not like Lennie, the two will fight. I also think that if Curly catches Lennie with his wife, he will;l hurt Lennie very badly  

Blog #2

In the second part of the story, the character that I felt we learned the most about, was Slim. Immediately as he walks into the room he is described as having a, 'majesty only achieved by royalty and master crafstmen. He was a jerkline skinner, the prince of the ranch". We learn this from the way he walks and the sense of authority he gives off as he steps into the room. He has a hatchet, ageless face and large, lean hands. He's big and tall with long, damp, black hair. For some reason I feel like this character will have a big role. Mainly because John Steinbeck has given him such an impressive description. Why would he make him seem like this incredibly important person of he's not going to do anything.

Blog #2 (optional prompts)

Part 2:

(REMEMBER: These questions are OPTIONAL; you can respond to them in a post, or just used them as direction for what to focus on while you read)

1. We meet several new characters. Choose one to discuss. What did we learn about them - - physically and their disposition? HOW did we learn about them? What do you think this character’s role in the story is?

2. Of the new characters that were introduced, does anyone stand out to you as different from the others? How so? What do you think Steinbeck’s rationale (thinking/planning) was here?

3. Steinbeck often reveals important information at the end of each section. Reread p 37 again closely. Analyze what is said about George and/or about Candy’s dog. What foreshadowing and/or symbolism is being addressed here?