Final Exam. "Of Mice and Men"

On The Line Questions

1. What author wrote "Of Mice And Men"
The author that wrote "Of Mice And Men" is John Steinback"

2. In the beginning of the story what town did George and Lennie run away from?
The town that George and Lennie ran away from was called "Weed".

3.What does Candy think of Curley's wife?
Candy believes that Curley's wife is a tart.

4. How does George feel when he thinks he can't tend the rabbits?
He becomes sad at the thought of not being able to tend the rabbits.

5. Where does George tell Lennie to go, if he gets in trouble?
George tells Lennie to hide behind the brush on the lake.

6. How did Crook feel about being isolated from everyone else?
Crook felt lonely, almost to point that he'd get sick.


Between The Line Questions

1. Why do you think Curley's wife married Curley?
I believe Curley's wife married Curley because it wasn't much else to choose from. Not to mention that he was very convient for her. I think she was attracted to him the most out of all the guys because he held "authority". None the less she had nothing else to do but become someone's wife.

2. Why do you think George says Lennie is his cousin?
I believe George say Lennie is his cousin because that was the best way to describe what Lennie was to him without people being too nosey. They got into a lot of trouble in the previous town they ventured into (Weed). I don't think that he wanted anyone to find out about that. People wouldn't press him too much about why Lennie followed him if he pretended he was his cousin. Family is supposed to take care of family no matter what.

3. Do you think it's ironic that Candy has an old handicap dog?
Yes, I do believe it is ironic that Candy has an old handicap dog. For one Candy himself is disabled, and I believe that his dog is a representation of him. Nobody really wants the dog around. That is almost the same way some feel about Candy. I think the author did this purposely.

4. Why do you believe the author continues to describe women as trouble throughout the book?
I saw a accurance of women being the source of trouble throughout the book repeadtly. It even started off with them being on the run because of something that happened with a women in the town "Weed". I believe Steinbeck does this because he wants to express how women were viewed in the society the book was based on. He seems to somewhat lead people onto the thought that others believed women had no place in the "man's world".

5.Why do you believe Curley has a problem with Lennie?
I believe Curley has a problem with Lennie because he is insecure with himself. He goes around wearing high-heels for the pure fact the he is too short! I think he is intimidated with people that look stronger and bigger then him. He wants to be the one with authority around the barn. I think he'll do anything to keep that position.

6.Do you think it's ironic that both Lennie and the old dog were both killed with Carlson's gun?
Yes I do belive it's ironic that both Lennie and the old dog were both killed with Carlson's gun. The dog was shot because he was being put out of his misery. I think that the same goes for Lennie. If he wasn't killed by George he would've been put through a very miserable slow death. Not to mention that his life wasn't all peaches and cream.



Beyond The Line Essays (2)

Essay #1

What do you believe Candy's old dog symbolizes in today's society?

Excitment would be one emotion that goes through a person's mind when they recieve a new puppy. How they can't wait to see the puppy grow up and teach them new tricks. Being tired of the dog would be one emotion that goes through a person's mind their then new puppy is now replaced with an decrpit older model. What possibly could one do with an old dog, but watch it lay around all day? That's exactly what people thought of Candy's old dog in the book "Of Mice and Men".

Candy's dog was once useful on the ranch. Now very old, no one wants him their but Candy. Even then, Candy agrees for the dog to be killed. A character by the name of Carlson promises to kill the dog ("painlessly"). This shows us that in today's society; the strong will dispose of the weak.

The weak in our society not only being old dog's but the symbolization the old dog represents (elderly people). Elderly people are at an age that some people don't find them useful. Ofcourse they were useful before when they had youth running through their bones. Yes, they were useful to society when they held jobs that helped our country. Why is it that when they become older people tend to pay less attention to them.

Not only that, older people become a target to many ugly acts. The nice thing to think would be that older people are wiser and should be respected. Not! People take advantage of the elderly. For Example, some rob older people because they aren't as aware of their surrondings and physically they are no competition. Others just send their older relatives off to a nursing home? How sweet is that? Not sweet at all I'd say.

In Conclusion, I believe Candy's old dog represents the elderly people in today's society. It's sad to know that some people think of the elderly to be worthless. I know for sure that when I become older I wouldn't want the sense of worthlessness to be stamped onto my forehead. Maybe we can fix this problem in society as soon as possible. The older, the wiser; one once said.


Essay Question# 2

How does Curley's wife compare to the women today?

Way Back, back in to time; no I believe I should say about 60+ years ago most woman were looked upon as house-wifes. If you got your degree from college you were thought of as different. If you didn't have kids galore you were thought of as different. In the story "Of Mice and Men" the only female character in the book was named "Curley's Wife". Nice name for a lady. Throughout my essay I am going to compare Curley's wife to the women of today.

From the name "Curley's Wife", you should already see that she doesn't mean much. To not even have a real name, but to be referred to as a man's property; very sad. Although I do believe that Curley's wife didn't want the life that was thrown at her. I think that she wanted to be one of the different women in her society, but she decided that her dream life of being independent fairly didn't exist.

In today's society women all over are very different. You don't see as many house wife's. You actually see women with careers and at times making a larger salery then the "man of the house". For instance in 2008 our country had our very first women (Hillary Clinton) run for president. Although she didn't win, you can see how far the "idea of a women" has come.

Although women today still face similar troubles that Curley's wife faced. A women can get the same job as a man do a better job as that man; but make less tbhen him. Some women are still being looked at as "trophy wifes" nothin more then someone to place onto your arm to make you the man better. Sexism is a problem that still is in our country today.

In Conclusion, women in today's society have progressed from just being someone's wife. Yes, women can hold high careers and even make a song such as "Single Ladies" that impowers the fact that you can do good all by yourself. I believe we as women have come a long way. There's no stopping us, so I will be ready for the day that men and women are given the same salary, and when the first women is elected president. Are you?