Of Mice and Men

Antagonist

George is the antagonist in the story because he is always trying to make Lennie feel bad about himself and he is never telling Lennie when he is doing good.

Protagonist

Lennie is the protagonist in the story because he is just trying to do good and help out George. But what the does not realize kills him in the end of the story.

Round

Curley's Wife is a round character because she has some traits that we admire as humans and other traits we cringe about.

Flat

The Boss is a flat character because you can only describe him in two words and you only see him during the beginning of the story.

Static

A static character would be Carelson because he does not change during the story and he contrasts the two main characters, George and Lennie.

Dynamic

A dynamic character would be Crooks because while talking to Lennie he learn that he can have friends that may be different colors than he is.

Minor Character

A minor character in this story would be the Boss because while he holds importance to the book the story could go with out him.

Major Character

A major character would be Curley's wife because with out her Lennie would not end up being killed in the end of the book

Climax

When Lennie kills Curley's wife

Exposition

Lennie and George are moving from Weed, CA (because of the woman in the red dress) and looking to find work.

Conflict

When Candy explains what Curley is like

Falling Action

When Lennie runs away and George tells the men the incorrect direction that Lennie went.

Resolution

Lennie is killed by George to put him out of his misery.

Flashback

A flashback in this story would be when George is talking about the woman in the red dress to Curley.

Foreshadowing

When Lennie kills the pup this foreshadows that he is going to kill someone small with little strength.

Setting

Great Depression, Coming from Weed to Salinas Valley

Mood

Sad

Symbol

The puppy that Lennie kills is a representation of Lennie killing Curley's wife.

Allusion

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