Tuesday, 30 November 2010

Homework due in Monday 13th December





  • Curley's wife is a provocative flirt just asking for trouble.
  • Curley's wife is a victim who we are meant to feel sympathy for.

Which one of these statements do you agree with most? Give reasons and examples from the book in your answer.

Monday, 22 November 2010

Of Mice And Men - Curly and Lenny Fight

Homework: Due in 30th November

Make sure that you have finished reading chapter 3, either using your own book or the E-text. (Chapter 3 finishes on page 94 with the words "Well, get the hell out and wash your face.")

 The Fight

Discuss the following (take other people's comments into account when responding yourself)

  1. Re-read the fight scene. Examine what George says to Lennie at different points in the fight,  what is your impression of George - what kind of friend or guardian is George here? 
  2. Has your impression (what you think of George) changed at all?