English literature (Curleyl's wife's notes)

Summary

Curley's wife is the only female charecter who is directly featured in the novel. Many of the male charecters on the ranch feel threatened by her, calling her "********" because she is flirtatious and her husband is jealous and violent. They perceive her to be a tart because of the way that she acts around all od the men on the ranch.

Curley's wife is never names in the novel, which reflects how she is not valued as a person. her charecter demonstrates the negative attitude towards women that may have been held by men such as the ranchworkers at the time. she is only thought of in relation to her husband and is never seen by other charecters as a worthwhile individual.

Due to this isolation and misoginym Curely's wife is very lonely. She seeks out men to speak to so that she can engage in coversation with somebody. Curley's wife admits that she does not like her husband and that he's an unpleasent man. Curley's wife is also disappointed becasue of her failed dream to become a movie star.

Themes

Lonely

How is Curley's wife like this?

Curley's wife looks for company…