Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Chapter 6 Of Mice and Men

Comprehension

  • While he is waiting for George in the clearing, what two hallucinations does Lennie have?
  • What does George tell Lennie to calm him down before he shoots him?
  • How do Curley and Carlson assume that Lennie met his death?
  • Why did George lie to the others about what really happened? 

Interpretation

  • Describe Lennie’s state of mind as he goes to hide in the brush.
  • The description of Lennie’s death recalls another event in the novel. What is it?
  • What does this parallel reveal about George’s motives?
  • Explain George’s last remarks to Lennie?
  • Why does George lie about the gun?
  • Why does Slim treat George as he does?
  • Explain the significance of the last line in the novel.

1 comment:

anna said...

Comprehension

While he is waiting for George in the clearing, what two hallucinations does Lennie have?

his aunt and a big rabbit

What does George tell Lennie to calm him down before he shoots him?

tells him about the rabbits

How do Curley and Carlson assume that Lennie met his death?

because they heard the gunshot + saw his body

Why did George lie to the others about what really happened?

because lennie was unarmed and unthreatening and he felt bad about what he did and he didnt want to seem heartless or like he killed lennie for no reason

Interpretation

Describe Lennie’s state of mind as he goes to hide in the brush.

strangely calm. he feels bad about the rabbits and is afraid of his aunt. he knows what he did and knows that it was bad but i'm not sure he fully understands it or feels bad about it

The description of Lennie’s death recalls another event in the novel. What is it?

the dog-killing?

What does this parallel reveal about George’s motives?

im not sure

Explain George’s last remarks to Lennie?

he's just trying to make him feel better and he doesn't really want to hurt him

Why does George lie about the gun?

...this is a differently phrased version of the question above and my answer is still the same

Why does Slim treat George as he does?

he knows george is upset and didnt want to do what he did

Explain the significance of the last line in the novel.

jeez. im not sure really