Of Mice and Men, key themes

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"I remember about the rabbits, George."
This shows that Lennies dream is based on the idea of rabbits. This is what he is working for, he isnt interested in the house he just wants to be able to pet the rabbits. With this he will also be granted a bit of responsibility.
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When Candy spoke they both jumped as though they had been caught doing something reprehensible.
All George and Lennie were doing talking about thier dream farm. however they act like they've committed a crime and try their best to keep it secret. It seems that their almost ashamed to be talking about it on the ranch.
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They fell into a silence. They looked at one another, amazed. This thing they had never really believed in was coming true.
This quote shows that although they thought of the dream, they never really believed in it deep down. But the realisation of it actually coming together meant that everyone fell silent in an act of amazement. All down to Candy having the money.
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Crooks hesitated. "… If you … guys would want a hand to work for nothing—just his keep, why I'd come an' lend a hand. I ain't so crippled I can't work like a son-of-a-***** if I want to."
From this we can see that George and Lennie aren't the only ones who have a dream. Crooks has a dream himself and offers to be part of George and Lennies, he just wants to be able to work again almost as a slave as the 1930's were very tough times.
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They had walked in single file down the path, and even in the open one stayed behind the other. Both were dressed in denim trousers and in denim coats with brass buttons.
This was the first time we were introduced to George and Lennie and from here we can see that there's a leader and a follower. however we can also see an equal relationship as they're dressed the same.
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george- ''You get a kick out of that don't you?''
This is George to Lennie about the dream story. It suggests that George isn't as interested in the dream as Lennie. George knows that the dream won't happen but continues believing to comfort himself and Lennie.
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''I could've made something of myself.'' - Curleys wife
Curleys wife had dreams of her own. She was told she was gonna be put in movies, but that never happened. It almost sets up the fact the Lennie and George are unlikely to get their dream. To shows the world is too harsh to accomplish anything.
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Lennie- ''But not us! Why? Because...because i got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why.''
Lennie says this to George and we can tell instantly their relationship is positive. We can see that they are close and are there for each other no matter what. It also displays dependency on each other, but we know it's Lennie depending on George.
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''Come on, George. Me an' you'll go in an' get a drink.'' -Slim to George
This shows the relationship that has grown throughout the book between Slim and George. Once Lennie has been shot, Slim is there to comfort George and offer him support. George has always had to care for Lennie and now Slim can care for George.
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''No I couldn't do that. I had him too long.''- Candy about his dog
From this we can see that Candy loves his dog. He is a lonely old man, and his dog is his best companion and he feels he can't shoot him. This shows how attached they are and they have a very strong relationship.
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Card 2

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All George and Lennie were doing talking about thier dream farm. however they act like they've committed a crime and try their best to keep it secret. It seems that their almost ashamed to be talking about it on the ranch.

Back

When Candy spoke they both jumped as though they had been caught doing something reprehensible.

Card 3

Front

This quote shows that although they thought of the dream, they never really believed in it deep down. But the realisation of it actually coming together meant that everyone fell silent in an act of amazement. All down to Candy having the money.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

From this we can see that George and Lennie aren't the only ones who have a dream. Crooks has a dream himself and offers to be part of George and Lennies, he just wants to be able to work again almost as a slave as the 1930's were very tough times.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

This was the first time we were introduced to George and Lennie and from here we can see that there's a leader and a follower. however we can also see an equal relationship as they're dressed the same.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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