Section 2

Chapter 2

The next afternoon the two men arrive at the new ranch to start their job. They are to sleep in a “bunkhouse” with lots of beds. They meet an old man called Candy. He has lost his right hand in an accident. His job is to clean up and mop floors (a “swamper.”) He tells the men the boss is angry because they are late, but most of the time he is quite a good boss. The boss arrives to meet them and George explains why they were late. The boss writes down information about them. George answers for Lennie and the boss thinks that George may be trying to trick Lennie out of his money. George tells him that Lennie is his cousin, who is not very bright. When the boss has gone George is cross that Lennie had forgotten he was supposed to say nothing. They talk a little more and they realise that Candy has been listening to them and now he knows that they are not really cousins, but he promises not to tell anyone.

Just then the boss’s son, Curley, comes into the bunkhouse. He meets Lennie and George; immediately he does not like Lennie and he tries to fight with him. When he has gone, Candy tells them that Curley always hates big men like Lennie because he is so small himself. He warns them that Curly knows how to box and so he can be dangerous. Curley has recently got married and he seems to be worse since then. George is worried about all of this and he thinks they might have trouble with Curley.

He tells Lennie that if he ever gets into trouble he should go back to the clearing by the river. Curley’s new young wife comes into the bunkhouse and says she is looking for Curley. Lennie notices that she is very pretty and after she has gone George warns Lennie to keep away from her because they do not want any more trouble and she could be a big problem for them.

Later they meet Slim. He is a skinner on the ranch and everybody likes and respects him. Slim’s dog has just had puppies, Lennie is excited because he has always wanted his own pet. The men talk about Candy’s old smelly dog and wish that he would get rid of it.

Curley's Wife Seduces George

Candy's Old Dog

ow would you feel about living in the bunkhouse and working on the

ranch with Candy, Carlson, Curley, and the rest of the characters in Of

Mice and Men?

Can you think of good and bad points, or only one or the

other?

Homework:  Please answer the questions below based on your level.

Question 1: How would you feel about living in the bunkhouse and working on the ranch with Candy, Carlson, Curley, and the rest of the characters in Of Mice and Men? Can you think of good and bad points, or only one or the other?

Question 2: Why is the boss suspicious of George and Lennie?

Question 3: What uneasy feeling does George have about Curley's wife? Why do you think he has these feelings?

ow would you feel about living in the bunkhouse and working on the

ranch with Candy, Carlson, Curley, and the rest of the characters in Of

Mice and Men?

Can you think of good and bad points, or only one or the

other?

Level 1: Answer 1 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).
Level 2: Answer 2 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 3 sentences).
Level 3: Answer 3 out of 3 questions. Please answer in complete sentences (at least 2 sentences).

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