English Literature - Unit 1 - Of Mice and Men

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Why were the 1920s a 'boom time' for America?
There was low inflation, low unemployment and low interest rates, so people had a high standard of living. Cities were rebuilt with tall skyscrapers, and major road building programmes were undertaken. There was a consumer boom.
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Give two examples of animals that Lennie is compared to in Chapter One.
1) He lumbers along like a bear 2) He drinks from the pool "like a horse".
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Why does George dislike Curley and his wife?
George hates Curley immediately, because he's aggressive towards them (especially to Lennie). He fears that he's "gonna tangle with that *******". He doesn't like Curley's wife because he senses that she'll cause trouble for them.
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Briefly explain why the men on the ranch are lonely.
The men on the ranch are like orphans - George says, "They got no family." The bunk house guys blow their money every Saturday night on prostitutes and booze and "Suzy's place" They go for some companionship, but it doesnt stop them from being lonely
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Why were hands so important in 1930s America?
To survive in the tough world of the 1930s you needed a good pair of hands to work, and maybe to fight.
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Card 2

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Give two examples of animals that Lennie is compared to in Chapter One.

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1) He lumbers along like a bear 2) He drinks from the pool "like a horse".

Card 3

Front

Why does George dislike Curley and his wife?

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Briefly explain why the men on the ranch are lonely.

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

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Why were hands so important in 1930s America?

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Preview of the front of card 5

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