Mice and Men Discussion Questions...

Due Wednesday, June 3rd

Discussion Questions- Write a one paragraph answer for each question and use text evidence.

1)       Why does Curly's wife spend so much time around the men? What is she looking for? Do you think she will find whatever she is looking for from any of the men on the ranch?

Who is most likely to fall for Curly's wife?

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2)       Are places like Susy's still available today? Susy's whore house is a seemingly normal place for the men to visit.

How might the same type of place be seen today? Is this acceptable? Why/why not?

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3)       Why does George seem to prefer a whore house over Curly's wife? What is the difference?

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4)      Why do minor characters, even Susy the prostitute, and the dog Lulu, have names, but not Curley’s wife?

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5)      Carlson suggests Curly's wife has no place outside of the house. What does this say about his opinion on women? What does this say about the 1930's opinion on women?

Has this opinion changed since the 1930s? How so? How is it similar?

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