What motivates Curley’s aggressive behaviour towards the other ranch hands?

How does Steinbeck emphasise Lennie’s physical strength in contrast to his mental limitations?

Why is Candy particularly attached to his dog?

What does Slim mean when he says, “A guy got to sometimes”?

How does George describe the life of itinerant workers like himself and Lennie?

Why is Crooks isolated from the other ranch workers?

What does Lennie keep in his pocket that makes George angry?

What is unusual about the boss’s treatment of the workers?

Why does George warn Lennie not to drink too much water from the river at the start of the...

What is the broader social context influencing Of Mice and Men?