2018 OMAM blog (F period)

When Lennie goes into Crooks' place, he starts talking and spills the beans about their plot of land. At first, Crooks blows it off and says it won't happen. But, then Candy tells that they do have all of the resources. He says, "'We got most of it [money]...George got the land all picked out, too'" (76). Crooks is probably a bit surprised because of the reality of the plan. He even seems like he believes it! Now he's interested. He asks, "'...If you...guys would want a hand to work for nothing-just his keep, why I'd come an' lend a hand'" (76). Now, it seems like he actually want to go with them. However, will they want a fourth person coming along? I think not! After an encounter with Curley's wife, George comes back. When he seems unhappy about somebody else finding out, Crooks changes his mind. He says, "'Just forget it...I wouldn' want to go no place like that'" (83). It then said that "Crooks s...

A problem arises in the first part of part 3 of Of Mice and Men.  Candy's dog is getting too old and many of the workers thinks he needs to get shot. However, Candy says that he's had the dog since he was a pup, and he can't let go. After much convincing, Candy sends his dog off with Carlson to get shot, a painless death, by the way. So, now we come to the question whether that was the best and kindest thing to do or not. In my eyes, I think it was the best way to do it. Let's be practical. Should a dog that's "blind" (24) and "struggle[s] lamely" (24) to walk  with a "moth-eaten coat" (24) need to suffer anymore on this earth? Well, I say not. You may be thinking that he shouldn't have to let go of such an old good friend that he's had forever, but Slim has a litter of puppies which may contain a puppy that Candy will love even better! It just doesn't make sense to have to keep a dog alive that is suffering. If you still di...

Lennie has a bad history of naively doing bad things. One time he even petted a female's dress because he thought it felt like a furry mouse (It didn't end well)! Now, there is a temptation on the ranch that Lennie likes. He seems to be attracted to Curley's wife. He admits to liking her when he says, "She's purty." (32) Though Lennie will probably be doing it in an innocent manner, he may scare her and then he will have to deal with Curley. George knows he will have to do something before Lenny accidentally makes a stupid move which will make them have to run from the ranch. I think George is going to make Lennie repeat that he will stay away from the woman and hope for the best. Additionally, George will probably keep a watchful eye out for Lennie and be prepared to make a move that will keep Lennie out of trouble or a fight with Curley. Hopefully Lennie will lisen to George and try his best to stay away from Curley's wife. How should George handle this?...