Notes on how Curley's wife is presented in scene where she dies
Curley’s wife’s death · “She entered very quietly so that Lennie didn’t see her” We see her manipulative side again, and this could prompt us to see her as a ‘tart’ and ‘a tramp’ like George and Candy do. At the same time however, as readers we are increasingly aware that Curley’s wife’s has no other option than to flaunt her body to get attention. · In heels · ‘little sausage curls’, ‘heavily made up’ – she always looks the same, one outfit/look >>>childlike, not appropriate for a ranch>>>> highlights how desperate she is for attention · She shares the same aspirations as Lennie – whereas he wants a farm she wants to escape from the ranch. Similar: childlike, vulnerable and desperately need protection – Both of them tragically cannot see the final consequences of their actions. They are both lonely because they don’t fit into the so...