What is Georges explanation when he is asked why he is taking care of Lennie?
Why is George in charge of Lennie? Lennie is mentally challenged and is described to walk like a bear. He's big and slumped down and his arms hang loosely at his sides. Since Lennie is mentally challenged, George takes it upon himself to take care of him, like a parent.
How does candy treat George and Lennie?
He treats them like farm workers. He is skeptical and suspicious about what George tells him. How does the boss treat George and Lennie? His fear is that Lennie will do something to mess up their job.
What does candy say to George about Lennie?
Candy says they need to let Lennie get away because Curley will lynch him, but George realizes how hopeless escape would be.
What does candy suggest to George?
Candy reveals that he has a secret stash of money - three-hundred and fifty dollars - and offers to give it all to George and Lennie if they'll let him live on their farm and work as a housekeeper.
What explanation does George give for Lennie's mental condition?
How does George explain Lennie's mental condition ? He tells the boss that Lennie got kicked in the head by a horse when he was young and is the reason that he is not too bright.
What role does candy play in helping George and Lennie try to buy land?
Candy wants to join George and Lennie on their land. He is willing to put up several hundred dollars he has saved. 8. Why did Curley fight with Lennie?
What does candy tell Lennie and George about Curley?
Lennie repeats George's answer softly. Satisfied, Curley leaves to go look for his father. With Curley gone, Candy explains that Curley used to be a lightweight fighter and now he hates big guys and picks fights with them.
What does candy say about Curley?
Curley is a "thin young man with a brown face, with brown eyes and a head of tightly curled hair." According to Candy, Curley is an amateur boxer and is always picking fights, especially with guys who are bigger than he is.
What does candy tell George he wishes he had done?
It is no coincidence that soon after George confides in Slim that he has known Lennie since childhood, Candy pathetically says that he could never kill his dog, since he has “had him since he was a pup.” Most significant is Candy's quiet comment to George that he wishes he had shot his old dog himself and not allowed a ...
Why does candy want to join George and Lennie on the farm of their dreams?
Why did Candy want to be part of George and Lennie's dream? He knew that since he was old and one-armed, he would get the can any day now, and then he'd have nowhere to go. If he had his own place, he'd be in charge of his own future and he'd have a place to stay.
How does candy react to Curley's wife's threats?
Curley's wife threatens Crooks with lynching. When Candy says that he and Lennie would tell on her for framing Crooks, she counters by saying no one will listen to the old swamper.
What offer does Candy put to George and Lennie Why is this so important to Candy?
Candy overhears their discussion and offers to contribute $300 toward the cost, if George and Lennie will let him join them. George eventually agrees, and then the three men muse on what their place will be like. They agree not to tell anyone of their plans. Candy admits he should have shot his dog himself.