Of Mice and MenBy Lucy Bostock

CURLEY’S WIFE ANALYSISTo be able to know what happens to Curley’s Wife and why.

To be able to link to themes in the story that also link with Curley’s Wife.

The Men have lots to say about Curley’s Wife

• All of the men apart from Slim are wary of Curley’s Wife – She is very flirty

• If they flirt back there will be dangerous consequences – Curley always wants a fight ( he’s the bosses son so they will probably lose their jobs)

• The men aren't nice to her but she still bursts into the bunk house all of the time

• The men call her “ jail bait” and a “rattrap” – this is true, Lennie is lured by her. As a result Lennie and Curley’s Wife die.

Find some quote’s to describe Curley’s wife’s situation, feelings and characteristics - mindmap

Curley’s Wife is…

Pretty: “she’s purty”.

Lonely: “I get awful lonely”

Flirtatious: “ she got the eye goin’ all the time on everybody.”

What do the colours that she wears link to…

• She wears a lot of red – her lips are “rouged” and her fingernails and shoes are red.

What does this symbolise? Does it link to the woman in Weed?

It symbolises…

The girl in weed wore a red dress and it’s a hint that Lennie will hurt Curley’s Wife too.

The colour of red symbolises danger because it reminds the reader of bloodshed and warning.

Overall

• Curley’s Wife is very lonely• She wants some companionship• She is very cunning and is aware of her power over some

of the men• She is very attractive• She likes attention from men

Are there any links to the themes and also to do with Curley’s Wife?