Key Moments (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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What does George tell Lennie to do if he's in trouble?
What does George tell Lennie to do if he's in trouble?
To hide in the brush by the Salinas River.
What theme does the opening scene introduce?
What theme does the opening scene introduce?
Loneliness and companionship.
What is the dream shared by George, Lennie, and Candy?
What is the dream shared by George, Lennie, and Candy?
Owning a piece of land.
How much money does Candy offer for the dream?
How much money does Candy offer for the dream?
Three hundred and fifty dollars.
What event happens between Lennie and Curley?
What event happens between Lennie and Curley?
Lennie crushes Curley's hand.
What ultimately happens to Curley's wife?
What ultimately happens to Curley's wife?
Lennie accidentally kills her.
What does Lennie's action with Curley’s wife signify?
What does Lennie's action with Curley’s wife signify?
His inability to control his strength.
Where does the closing scene take place?
Where does the closing scene take place?
By the Salinas River.
What does George do at the end of the story?
What does George do at the end of the story?
He shoots Lennie out of mercy.
What themes are encapsulated in the closing scene?
What themes are encapsulated in the closing scene?
Sacrifice, mercy, and broken dreams.