2018 OMAM blog (F period)

Throughout the second half of part 4, Curley's wife is again found lurking around the ranch. This time her targets are Lennie, Crooks and Candy. While the three are conversating in Crooks' bedroom, she approaches them. Immediately there is backlash from them, including Crooks. While being confronted by the trio, Curley's wife says, "'Think I don't know where they all went? Even Curley. I know where they all went'" (77). Instantly, the men ask why she was so intently "looking for him" if she knows where he is, and she eventually says that she was lonely. This could possibly debunk my prior ideas of Curley's wife being unfaithful and  he possibly being the unfaithful one. Subsequently, she went on a tirade about her loneliness, "'Ever'body out doin' som'pin'. Ever'body! An' what am I doin'? Standin' here talkin' to a bunch of bindle stiffs- a n***** an' a dum-dum and a lousy ol' sheep- an...

As George and Lennie are discussing their dreams aloud in part 3, Candy decides to ask them something very surprising. Candy asks George if he could accompany them on their dream, to go sustain themselves on their own farm. This is surprising because Candy was a fairly quiet, unassuming character who seemed to be plenty happy with his dog and his job. But we soon learn that he was given the job of swamping when he lost his hand "I lost my hand right here on this ranch. That's why they gave me a job swampin'." (59) This quote suggests a feeling of uselessness by  Candy and may be one reason why he is so adamant on leaving with George and Lennie. Another reason could be that he is getting old, as he offers his money to the two very willingly. He also says that he would put both Lennie and George in his will, "I'd make a will an' leave my share to you guys in case I kick off" (59).  These to points lead me to think that Candy really does want to leave w...

As I was reading the book, I came across the part in Part 2 where Curley's wife is introduced to the story. Right off the bat, she is described as pretty with her eyes and face "heavily made up" (31). She immediately starts asking about her Husband's whereabouts, but she stays to ask multiple questions to George and Lennie, such as  "You're the new fellas that just come, ain't ya?" (31) and "If he ain't, I guess I better look someplace else," She said playfully. (31) The author makes a point of describing these parts as playful, and Curley's wife is quick to start talking to George and Lennie. This leads me to think that she could be unfaithful along with a conversation between George and Lennie in part 2 of the story. George scolds Lennie for being so attracted to Curley's wife, saying "I never seen no piece of jail bait worse than her". Candy also said earlier , "I seen her give Slim the eye", which also p...