The Real Crooks

               Crooks is a stable hand works with the ranch horses. He lives by himself because he is the only black man on the ranch. Crooks likes to keep his room neat, but he has been so beaten down by loneliness. He is so lonely that if anyone is kind to him, he is very suspicious about that person. He has been named Crooks because of his crooked back (caused my the kicking of a horse). On the inside, Crooks is thinking that he needs friends and people to get along with/hang out with. On the outside, he is feeling like a person who hates people and everyone present at the time. He kind of hates Lennie too. If he gets a little bit of self confidence in himself, Curley's wife breaks in down with these mean and vicious comments and answers. Crook just "retreats" whenever this occurs. There is a big difference between the outside Crooks and the inside. On the inside, he thinks that he does indeed want friends and to hang out with people that he gets along with. On the outside, he acts that he doesn't want to be with people and that he hates people. I think this is happening because Crooks probably thinks that he is nothing on the farm, so he doesn't try to fit in or partake in any conversations. 

Of Mice and Men Section 3

1. Turning point for the book.

The turning point for this book was when Curley stepped over to Lennie like a terrier and said "What the hell you laughin' at?" (Steinbeck 62). This was a turning point for the book because when Lennie and George first came to the farmhouse and met Curley and the rest of the people, Curley thought Lennie was a "hell of a worker" and a "nice fella." But now that they fought, their relationship with each other has changed. Hopefully they make up and become friends again.

2. Define juxtaposition.

Juxtaposition:

noun

1. an act or instance of placing close together or side by side,especially for comparison or contrast.

2. the state of being close together or side by side.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Juxtaposition?s=t


3. Why I think Steinbeck juxtaposes the scene with George, Lennie and Candy discussing their plans to get some land of their own with the fight scene between Lennie and Curley?

I think Steinbeck juxtaposes the scene because George, Lennie and Candy are the only ones in this little plan. And Curley is "trouble" so no body hides anything from him. These guys, George, Lennie and Candy, don't tell Curley and this could lead to trouble. Its a 50 50 situation. If they told Curley about their plan, he might not agree and they would get in trouble. If they did not tell Curley then he would maybe eventually find out and they would still be in the same amount of trouble.

My Life

What are my dreams, ambitions and hopes for the future?

My dream is that I become a very successful and rich lawyer in Vancouver. I hope to study hard in these last 3 years of high school and I also wish to pass IB. My grandfather was a lawyer, my dad was a lawyer and I wish to keep this tradition alive and strong. I wish to have a healthy and strong relation with the woman I marry. I wish to have a big house with very good-looking and fast cars such as Audi's, Lamborghini's, Ferrari's and Nissan. Above all of this, I will still take care of my parents and give them back all of the love they gave me. 

What would my perfect life look like?

My perfect life would consist of two or three six-story high houses with a perfect garden and servants. In the back I would have a pool and watersides (like the ones in community centre pools). I would have unlimited magical powers so I could wish anything and it would come to me in seconds, that way I could save money for useful items. I would have all of the expensive and top-class cars in my enormous  garage. I would have a perfect family. Inside my house I would have all of the gaming systems and games, along with a gym and a home theatre with the best theatre seats and surround system. I would also have a bar where they serve pop and other non-alcoholic drinks. This would be my perfect life. 

Characterization Part 2

Character Foil: George


Quote 1: "'He got kicked in the head by a horse when he was a kid. Just awright. Just ain't bright. But he can do anything you tell him.'"

Quote 2: "'Be a damn good thing if you was,'" George said viciously. "'Save ever'body a hell lot of trouble.'"

Quote 3: "'What do you want now?'"




These quotes tell the reader about George's ways of speaking and what kind of person he is. The first quote tells us that George is a person who often lies to save himself and that he doesn't respect Lennie that much. Although he mentions that Lennie isn't bright, he says that he could do anything which is good for Lennie. The second quote tells us that George is kind of a jerk and a cold-hearted person. This quote really proves that George doesn't have any respect for Lennie. The third quote proves that George thinks Lennie is annoying and he doesn't want to be with him. I personally do not think Lennie is annoying; I think he is a caring and nice guy.

Characterization...

Secondary Character: Curley's wife

Quote 1: "She has full, rouged lips and wide-spaced eyes, heavily made up."
Quote 2: "Her hair hung in little rolled clusters, like sausages."
Quote 3: "She wore a cotton house dress and red mules, on the insteps of which were little bouquets of red ostrich feathers."


The way Curley's wife is described in this chapter, it tells the reader that she is a house wife and definitely not a worker. These descriptions show the reader that she is somewhat rich and that she can afford expensive items such as dresses, make-up and hair stuff. It also tells the reader that she basically lives off of the wealth of her husband, Curley.

Assignment: Describe My Bedroom (Use Imagery)

I have a white door with a silver metal handle. I have a queen sized box bed that has clothes and sheets inside and on top I have a variety of bedsheets and three pillows. To the right of my bed I have a cupboard that contain formal clothes such as party-wear and ties. Next to the cupboard there is a window with cream coloured drapes covering it. Toward the end of my window, I have a closet that contains all of my jackets and my uniform. I have another cupboard that has all of my clothes. To the left of my big bed, I have a mini square-sized cupboard that has my personal wear and many pairs of socks. On top of the cupboard I have a black lamp that shines a 100 Watt bulb. In my room, I have a connected bathroom that is white. I have a sink with a silver brass faucet. Next to it I have a white toilet. In front of it I have a shower that has warm, cold and hot water 24 h/day. Next to the shower I have a window. 

I used a lot of imagery like John Steinbeck!

Q and A of The First Section of The Book...

Q1: How is section 1 the same/different from your expectations?

A1: Section 1 is the same as I expected. I predicted that this novel will be about a couple of people who are looking for jobs during the Great Depression

Q2: What dreams and ambitions did George and Lennie have?

A2: George and Lennie wanted to own a little house and a couple of acres, a cow, some pigs, lots of rabbits and a puppy for Lennie so he can pet it harder than a mouse without breaking it.

Q3: Do you think their dreams will be fulfilled?  Why or why not?

A3: I think their dreams will not be fulfilled because since they are jobless and poor right now, there may not be a chance for them to find a job or place at where they can survive. And another factor that effects this dream is the fact that Lennie isn't that smart so that could lead to dilemmas in the future.

Q4: Personal reflection on Section 1: likes, dislikes, characters, setting, plot, dialogue, imagery

A4: I like the way these two characters talk to each other. By the way they speak, it is clear that both characters are uneducated. There are numerous examples of imagery. As the words are read, I can actually see the setting and almost here the sound that are described in the book. This use of imagery is useful because when I see it, I can entirely understand what is happening. 

Q5: 3 Questions About Section

A5: 

1. Why did George and Lennie leave Weed?
2. Do George and Lennie have a positive relationship throughout the whole novel?
3. What caused Lennie to not be as smart as George
4. Why doesn't Lennie think before acting?

What I Think Of Mice And Men Will Be About...

            I think "Of Mice and Men" will be about a couple of people who are poor and they are looking for a job because of the Great Depression and the Crash. I know it will be related to the Great Depression because this story takes place in the 1930s and that is when the Great Depression took place. I think these people will either be higher class or middle class people because the Great Depression targeted people who put money into stocks. Lower class people didn't have enough money to put into stocks. I have also read two chapters of this book so I know a little bit. I know that the people who are looking for jobs are named George Milton and Lennie Small. I found the first 2 chapters very interesting. I will enjoy reading this book.