Characters (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What literary purpose does Lennie's unchanging nature serve in the novella?
What literary purpose does Lennie's unchanging nature serve in the novella?
Makes the tragic ending feel inevitable
What contrast defines Lennie's character?
What contrast defines Lennie's character?
Extraordinary strength vs mental limits
What role does Lennie serve in revealing the world around him?
What role does Lennie serve in revealing the world around him?
Acts as a moral barometer
What past mistake did George make with Lennie at the Sacramento River?
What past mistake did George make with Lennie at the Sacramento River?
Told him to jump in though he can't swim
What does George's act of shooting Lennie represent?
What does George's act of shooting Lennie represent?
Saves him from worse fate & dream dies
What does Candy's ancient dog symbolise in the story?
What does Candy's ancient dog symbolise in the story?
Fear of being discarded when old/useless
What does Candy offer to join George and Lennie's farm dream?
What does Candy offer to join George and Lennie's farm dream?
His life savings
Why does Curley's wife remain nameless throughout the entire story?
Why does Curley's wife remain nameless throughout the entire story?
Signals her lack of identity and status
How does Steinbeck present Curley's wife?
How does Steinbeck present Curley's wife?
As a victim rather than a villain
What unique challenge does Crooks face on the ranch?
What unique challenge does Crooks face on the ranch?
Racial segregation of the 1930s
What does Crooks' interaction with Lennie reveal about his position?
What does Crooks' interaction with Lennie reveal about his position?
How powerless he truly is
Why does Curley wear high-heeled boots?
Why does Curley wear high-heeled boots?
To compensate for height & mark status
What role does Slim serve in the story?
What role does Slim serve in the story?
Moral centre who understands hard choices