1. What is the importance of Slim's
friendship with George? Is he replacing Lennie?
2. Did George do
the right thing by killing Lennie?
3. What do you
think the death of Candy's dog symbolized? How did your interpretation change
throughout the story?
4. Was it cruel or merciful to kill
Candy’s dog? What about to kill Lennie? Where is the line between cruelty and
mercy?
5. Why does Steinbeck repeat the
dream so many times, including both the ideas of living “off the fatta the
lan’” and “I have you, and you have me”?
6. Why does Slim not share the men’s
dream?
7. Is it possible for the men’s
dreams to ever become more than just words?
8. Why did Steinbeck choose to end
the story with Carlson talking?
9. might the schemes (plans) of
a mouse be? What are the schemes (plans) of the men in Of Mice and Men? Why did Steinbeck name the book using that phrase
from this poem?
10. What do you think the main theme
is?
11. Consider how Steinbeck has used
words to craft this story, including the setting, time period,
characterization, and dialogue describing the men’s dreams. To what extent do
words create a new reality for them?
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