Answer:
1. Describe Curley’s personality. Why do you think he acts the way he does?
- Curley - the boss's son is a small, stocky former boxer who enjoys picking on guys larger than himself.
2. Why is the ranch boss so suspicious of George and Lennie?
- George speaking for Lennie raises suspicions with the boss. He may possibly believe George is taking advantage of Lennie.
3. Why does Curley and Curley’s wife pose a threat to George and Lennie?
- Curley and Curley's wife both assert that they could easily get George and Lennie fired due to the fact that the boss is their son and daughter-in-law. As a result of George's concern that Lennie would say anything to Curley and Curley would go to the boss and be fired, he instructs Lennie not to approach him and to be silent if he does come in.
4. Why is George especially worried?
- George is fearful that things may go wrong between them. He is concerned about Curley's wife since she is always coming about and acting as if she is ready to enter the worker's quarters.
Explanation:
"To Kill a Mockingbird"
