back to omam! we will finish the book this week, do some writing, complete another project…
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Back to OMAM!
We will finish the book this week, do some writing, complete another
project….
Do NowCrooks makes the statement, “Just like
heaven. Ever’body wants a little piece of lan’. I read plenty of books
out here. Nobody never gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land.”
What does he mean by this statement? Do you agree, why or
why not?
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Missing Journals and Do Nows
- every week for the next 27 weeks
- pay attention to due dates New Vocabulary Unit Self-evaluation forms
- get these turned in
Abridge – (v.) To Make Shorter
Synonyms – shorten, condense, abbreviateAntonyms – Expand, Enlarge, Augment
Many presentations were abridged and
did not meet the requirements for the
assignment.
Adherent – (n.) a follower, supporter; (adj.) attached, sticking to
Synonyms – (n.) discipleAntonyms – (n.) opponent, adversary, critic,
Lennie is an adherent to
George’s directions.
Do NowCrooks makes the statement, “Just like
heaven. Ever’body wants a little piece of lan’. I read plenty of books
out here. Nobody never gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land.”
What does he mean by this statement? Do you agree, why or
why not?
Crooks’ view on life
Fatalistic
- What does this mean?
- No matter how hard you try, one can never reach their dreams. People just wish their lives away and never get the opportunity to reach “heaven.”
Why does he have this view?
- racism, discrimination, life experiences
Other Characters Views…
Do other characters feel this way?
- Slim?
- Candy?
- Lenny?
- George?
- Curley’s Wife? Let’s make some guesses here…..
Theme – Power over the Weak
Slim and Curley Curley and Lennie Lennie and Curley Carlson and Candy Crooks and Lennie Curley’s Wife and Crooks Curley’s Wife and the Ranch Hands