Why did Aunt Clara collect door knobs?

As fans of the show know, Aunt Clara had acquired quite a collection of old doorknobs, but this character trait was actually inspired by Lorne’s love for the old hardware. She even used her own collection for props on the show.

How did Aunt Clara die?

heart attack

Who stole Carlson’s gun?

George

Is Curley’s wife to blame for her own death?

Curley’s wife is known to be troublesome. The field hands are quite aware of her penchant for looking for men and for dressing seductively. Therefore, this behavior is what ultimately would render her responsible for both her own death as well as that of Lennie’s.

Why does George lie and say Lennie is his cousin?

George speaks for Lennie, making the Boss suspicious. George lies, telling him that Lennie is his cousin and he looks after him because he was kicked in the head by a horse as a child.

Why has Of Mice and Men been challenged for censorship?

In 2002, the novella was challenged by parents in Grandville, Michigan, who wanted the book removed from high school classes as required reading, because it “is full of racism, profanity, and foul language.” School officials considered the complaint but decided to retain the novella as required reading.

Why did slim drown 4 puppies?

Slim reports that he drowned four of the puppies immediately because their mother would have been unable to feed them. Carlson suggests that they convince Candy to shoot his old, worthless mutt and raise one of the pups instead.

Did Lennie kill his Aunt Clara?

In chapter five, Lennie killed Curley’s wife. Aunt Clara was Lennie’s caretaker before she died, and she asked George to take care of him when she was gone. Next, in the dream, a gigantic rabbit scolds him. He tells him he isn’t fit to tend rabbits, that he would forget to feed them.

Why was Of Mice and Men criticized?

While overall the reception of Of Mice and Men was overwhelmingly positive, staunch debunker of Steinbeck, Edmund Wilson, criticized the novel for “Steinbeck’s preoccupation with biology,” which “led him ‘to present life in animal terms'” (Meyer).

What is Lennie’s mental disability?

Of Mice and Men is a story about an intellectually disabled man. Lennie’s disability is central to the plot; if he were not intellectually disabled, the story would simply not work. It has also been suggested (Loftis, 2015, 2016) that Lennie exhibits characteristics of autism.

What did George say after he killed Lennie?

George’s actions in the end of the book results in him murdering Lennie. For example, in Of Mice and Men George tells Lennie, “No, Lennie. I ain’t mad, an’ I ain’t now. That’s a thing I want ya to know” (Steinbeck 106).

Why does George lie about Lennie?

George lies to the boss because if he realizes that Lennie’s mental deficiency is a threat they won’t get the job. George lies and tells the boss that Lennie is his cousin, and that they left the job in Weed because it was done. George has to be careful, because if he annoys the boss they might not get the job.

Why does Lennie think of Aunt Clara now?

It seems familiar because this was the setting at the beginning of the story. Why do you think Lennie visualizes Aunt Clara at this particular time? Lennie visualizes her because he feels guilty. George tells Lennie the story to distract him and put him in his happy place before he dies.