In-depth character response

With your research partner, continue from the discussion(s) we held in class about our readings so far. Be sure that both partners contribute to your post and that it is beyond the general agreements we have made about our research and characters early on and also in the discussions we have held throughout the reading of the "Of Mice and Men."

1. Between George, Lennie and Curley, choose one character. Do a in-depth character analysis, this may be a continuation from the chosen character during our in-class discussion. Remember, I DO NOT want "he is smart. Curley is short." Explain how his physical appearance affects his character, or how Lennie's lack of intelligence affects others. (At least two paragraphs with in-text examples). 

• Although George seems to have a lot of resentment toward Lennie for their past mishaps, you can tell that it is in George's caring nature that he wants to continue their friendship. George always seems to back-up Lennie's lack of intelligence as he claims, "He ain't no cuckoo. He's dumb as hell, but he ain't crazy, An' I ain't so bright neither," (Steinback 39). As George protects his friend in confrontations and also in questionable moments as he states that Lennie has, "no more harm in him than a kid," it proves that George has a very kind and humble heart, always respecting Lennie for who he really is inside (Steinback 43).

"Of Mice and Men" vocabulary exercise

• With your partner, select two words that you feel are both new to you.
• Submit the word within its context.
• Submit your own definition of the word after looking it up.
• Use the word in your own sentence and submit. 

Example:

"From outside came the clang of horseshoes on the playing peg and the shouts of men, playing, encouraging, jeering."

Jeering- to shout or mock in a demeaning manner

The crowd was very rude as they were yelling and jeering the talent show contestants off the stage.

Submit both vocabulary words with all three criteria to this blog. Due Wed 2/1.