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Of Mice and Men
Character Values and Beliefs
CANDY
1. Describe your thoughts and feelings in reaction to…
a. … the other ranch workers debating your dog’s fate.
b. …Carlson taking your dog out of the bunk house.
c. …George and Lennie’s plans for the future.
d. …the fight between Curley and Lennie.
e. …Curley’s wife threatening Crooks.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Explain your position on each.
a. People need money to be happy.
b. It is the pet owner’s responsibility to put his pet out of its misery.
c. A true friend tells you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it.
d. Everyone needs a friend – someone to talk to.
3. What is the motto you live by?
4. What single object would best represent your character?
Of Mice and Men
Character Values and Beliefs
LENNIE
1. Describe your thoughts and feelings in reaction to…
a. … George telling you to take the puppy back to the barn.
b. …George warning you about Curley’s wife.
c. …the fight with Curley.
d. … Crooks saying that George may not return.
e. …Curley’s wife visiting the stables.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Explain your position on each.
a. People need money to be happy.
b. It is the pet owner’s responsibility to put his pet out of its misery.
c. A true friend tells you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it.
d. Everyone needs a friend – someone to talk to.
3. What is the motto you live by?
4. What single object would best represent your character?
Of Mice and Men
Character Values and Beliefs
GEORGE
1. Describe your thoughts and feelings in reaction to…
a. … discussing your past with Slim.
b. …Candy asking if he can join in on your plans with George.
c. …the ranch workers debating the fate of Candy’s dog.
d. …the fight between Curley and Lennie.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Explain your position on each.
a. People need money to be happy.
b. It is the pet owner’s responsibility to put his pet out of its misery.
c. A true friend tells you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it.
d. Everyone needs a friend – someone to talk to.
3. What is the motto you live by?
4. What single object would best represent your character?
Of Mice and Men
Character Values and Beliefs
SLIM
1. Describe your thoughts and feelings in reaction to…
a. … George retelling his past experiences.
b. … the ranch workers debate the fate of Candy’s dog.
c. …Curley pestering you about the whereabouts of his wife.
d. …the fight between Curley and Lennie.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Explain your position on each.
a. People need money to be happy.
b. It is the pet owner’s responsibility to put his pet out of its misery.
c. A true friend tells you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it.
d. Everyone needs a friend – someone to talk to.
3. What is the motto you live by?
4. What single object would best represent your character?
Of Mice and Men
Character Values and Beliefs
CURLEY
1. Describe your thoughts and feelings in reaction to…
a. … the new guys who have just arrived on the ranch.
b. …your wife continually roaming the ranch.
c. …the ranch workers’ comments about your wife.
d. …the fight with Lennie.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Explain your position on each.
a. People need money to be happy.
b. It is the pet owner’s responsibility to put his pet out of its misery.
c. A true friend tells you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it.
d. Everyone needs a friend – someone to talk to.
3. What is the motto you live by?
4. What single object would best represent your character?
Of Mice and Men
Character Values and Beliefs
CURLEY’S WIFE
1. Describe your thoughts and feelings in reaction to…
a. … the new guys who have just arrived on the ranch.
b. … being left behind while the men go into town and party.
c. …the fact that none of the ranch workers are willing to talk to you.
d. …Curley’s recent injury.
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Explain your position on each.
a. People need money to be happy.
b. It is the pet owner’s responsibility to put his pet out of its misery.
c. A true friend tells you the truth, even when you don’t want to hear it.
d. Everyone needs a friend – someone to talk to.
3. What is the motto you live by?
4. What single object would best represent your character?