Of Mice and Men: Chapters 4 and 5

Task One:

Class reading page to the end of the chapter (page 94). As we read, underline synonyms for the following words or expressions.
Should page 93
To force someone to leave page 93
To become excited page 93
To figure something out (to understand/ plan) page 93
To be dispirited (lack of enthusiasm) page 93

Task Two:

Class reading of page 95 to 98 `…I get awful lonely’. Find synonyms for the following words and expressions.
1.Page 95 to take small bites of something

2.Page 95 to sing with closed lips

3.Page 95 to mock someone

4.Page 96 to caress/pet

5.Page 96 to put something over another

6.Page 96 sadly

7.Page 96 to start/increase

8.Page 96 to throw

9.Page 97 silently angry

10. Page 97 to look after

Task Three:

‘Why can’t I talk to you? I never get to talk to nobody. I get awful lonely’ (Curley’s wife)

1.Why is this quote grammatically incorrect?

2.What does this quote suggest about Curley’s wife?

3.Do you think she is being sincere?