Of Mice and Men- Character Profiles and Quote Banks

This detailed 16 page A3 size document has been developed to assist both students and teachers in their understanding of the characters in “Of Mice and Men".

Each character is designated 2 A3 sheets, with comprehensive lists of interpretations, notes and quotes. Each character has been split up into relevant themes and topics to assist in revision. (Carlson and The Boss share a single page).

There are also approximately 5-10 exam questions for each character to help pupils apply the notes, quotes and their own understanding.

As this document goes through every character, there will inevitably be some overlap.

An A4 PDF version of this document has also been included for easier printing.

Characters/Topics/Themes include:

George: Treatment of others, Relationship with Lennie, Lennie’s Death, Dreams, Loneliness/Isolation.

Lennie: Dreams, Relationship with George, His mental state, Loneliness/Isolation, Physical description/Strength, Interactions with others, His death.

Slim: Physical description / Skill as a worker, Friendship, Power/Influence, How others view him, Views/Values/Beliefs, Treatment of others.

Candy: Dreams, Loneliness/Isolation, Friendship, Treatment of others, Power/Influence/Position on the ranch, Physical description.

Crooks: Dreams, Loneliness/Isolation, Friendship, Power/Influence/Position on the ranch, Prejudice/Discrimination, Physical description/his room.

Curley: How others react to him, Power/Influence, Physical description, Relationship with his wife, Treatment of others.

Curley’s Wife: Dreams, Loneliness/Isolation, Discrimination/Prejudice, Treatment of others, Physical Description, Relationship with Curley, Her death.

Carlson and The Boss.