Main TopicsWhy does George warn Lennie about the water of mice and men?
Table of Contents
- Why does George warn Lennie about the water of mice and men?
- What does George warn Lennie to do when they get to the ranch?
- What does George warn Lennie never do?
- Why does George want Lennie to remember the spot by the river?
- Why is Lennie Mouse Dead?
- Why is George mad at the bus driver?
- Who Shot Candy's dog?
- What evidence does candy give that the boss is a good guy?
Why does George warn Lennie about the water of mice and men?
George tells Lennie not to drink too much water because it is scummy and he is afraid it will make him sick. The men have not yet reached the ranch, and it is standing water. You should not drink water unless it is flowing, as standing water is likely to make you ill.
What does George warn Lennie to do when they get to the ranch?
On this farm, Lennie will tend to the rabbits and pet them whenever he wants. What does George tell Lennie to do if he gets in trouble at their new job site? George tells Lennie to come to this spot where they are camping and hide in the bushes until George comes for him.
What does George warn Lennie never do?
George's first words, a stern warning to Lennie not to drink so much lest he get sick, set the tone of their relationship. George may be terse and impatient at times, but he never strays from his primary purpose of protecting Lennie.
Why does George want Lennie to remember the spot by the river?
George has Lennie remember this place because if anything happens in the future at their new job, Lennie can come back here and George can meet him there for their getaway. Remember both men are fleeing what happened in Weed, where Lennie frightened a little girl and they had to leave.
Why is Lennie Mouse Dead?
As the story begins, Lennie has a dead mouse in his pocket because he likes to pet soft things but doesn't know his own strength and accidentally killed the mouse when he pet it too hard.
Why is George mad at the bus driver?
George blames it on the bus driver, who, he claims, lied to them about their proximity to the ranch. When the boss asks about their skills and previous employment, George speaks for Lennie to prevent him from revealing his lack of intelligence.
Who Shot Candy's dog?
Carlson Carlson shoots Candy's dog because it is old, sick, and no longer able to work as a sheep dog.
What evidence does candy give that the boss is a good guy?
What evidence does the old swamper give that the ranch boss is a "pretty nice fella"? Candy says that the boss brought a whole gallon of whisky to the men in the bunkhouse for Christmas. What evidence is there that the boss is not a working man? The boss wears high-heeled boots and spurs.
