Building Character Studies

Mr. Wilson’s English Class

Section 1

Despite the frustrations George and Lennie have undergone in the past, the night by the pool is very important.

George actually planned that night so that they could have some time off relaxing under the stars, like free men.

In Your Common-Place Books

George What do you learn about George’s

personality from the way he speaks? What evidence do you have that George is an

intelligent man? What seems to have happened to George in

the past? What are his problems at the moment? USE QUOTES FROM THE TEXT

In Your Common-Place Books

Lennie What do you learn about Lennie from the way

he behaves and speaks? What thing’s are uppermost in Lennie’s mind? What seems to have happened to Lennie in

the past? What are Lennie’s problems at the moment? USE QUOTES FROM THE TEXT

In Your Common-Place Books

Relationship Look at how George speaks to Lennie. How

would you describe his attitude towards Lennie? Irritation? Affection?

What does George have to do for Lennie? Why does he do it?

If George is like a parent to Lennie, is he a good or a bad parent?

USE QUOTES FROM THE TEXT

Finished?

Remember the picture I showed you? Quickly draw George and Lennie in

your Common-place books!

Finished again?

Ask me for the “Character Studies” sheet and fill one out for both George and Lennie.

Ok, now you’re done!

(did you get your tickets?)