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Why is Lennie in the barn Chapter 4?
At first Crooks sends Lennie away, but eventually a conversation ensues in which Lennie says he came into the barn to see his pups, and Crooks warns Lennie that he is taking the pups from the nest too much. Lennie’s disarming smile finally warms Crooks, and he lets Lennie stay and talk.
Why is Lennie in the barn in Chapter 5?
This chapter begins with Lennie in the barn holding his little puppy that he just accidentally killed. Lennie is not so much upset about this particular dog as he is about the fact that he thinks George won’t let him take care of the rabbits due to his poor care of the puppy. …
What does Curley’s wife call Lennie?
Annoyed, she calls them collectively “bindle bums” and “a bunch of bindle stiffs,” meaning itinerant workers or unemployed vagrants. She then refers to Crooks, Lennie, and Candy as “a n—– an’ a dum-dum and a lousy ol’ sheep.”
Who walks into the barn at the beginning of Chapter 4?
Lennie
It is Saturday night, and Crooks is all alone in his room. Because everyone but Lennie and Candy went to town, Lennie is bored and walks into the barn to see the puppies. Crooks acts irritated, but eventually strikes up a conversation with Lennie.
What is Lennie doing in the barn by himself?
What is Lennie doing in the barn by himself? Lennie is petting a dead puppy. Why does Lennie think that he might not get to tend the rabbits? Because Lennie killed a puppy himself.
Who comes into the barn when Lennie is there?
Curley’s wife
Curley’s wife enters the barn and asks Lennie what he has. Lennie repeats George’s instructions that he is not to talk to her. She stays, however, and again asks him what he is covering up.
Who stole the Luger?
Carlson and Curley return, and Carlson claims that Lennie has stolen his Luger. Curley, carrying a shotgun, tells Carlson to take Crooks’ shotgun, and the men leave, taking George with them to find Lennie.
How did Curley’s wife insult candy?
What does Curley’s wife call Lennie in Chapter 4?
She teases Lennie, calling him “Machine.” Candy tells her to leave Lennie alone.
What is Crooks first response when Lennie tells him about the farm?
When Lennie tells Crooks about the land, Crooks’s first response is one of incredulity. Crooks has been around for a long time, and he has seen many people who had dreams that have come to nothing. He thinks that Lennie’s dream will come to nothing as well.
Why is Lennie angry at the dead puppy?
Lennie gets upset and angry at his dead puppy because he thinks that when George finds out that George won’t let Lennie tend to the rabbits anymore. Lennie becomes angry at Curley’s wife because she keeps screaming and yelling and Lennie thinks George will hear and check on him.