Part 1 Questions

There are examples of symbolism, foreshadowing, AND irony within just this first section! Identify one of these and explain.

I think the symbolism is the rabbits that Lennie keep talking about. I think the rabbits symbolize the place they are trying to go. Lennie wants the rabbits so bad, and George wants to get to the destination.

List some words that Steinbeck uses to describe Lennie. List some words that Steinbeck uses to describe George. How do these descriptions compare and/or contrast to one another?

The author describes Lennie as someone who thinks he understands, and is smart, but just can’t. He tries very hard but can’t. He also seems very loyal. He wants to do everything george says, and tries to obey him. George is described as a smart character, not only how he handles situations, but how he handles Lennie also. For example, when Lennie says that he wants to have colorful rabbits, George goes along with it, telling him that they will have red and blue rabbits, even though he knows it will not happen. If he would have told Lennie, he would be sad and keep talking about the imaginary colorful bunnies.