inglés midterm

What does apathy mean?

Not caring about something.

Give an example of apathy in Of Mice and Men.

Curley shows apathy towards his wife because he doesn’t care about her feelings.

What is reproach?

Showing disapproval or disappointment.

How does George reproach Lennie?

George reproaches Lennie when he does something wrong, making George feel disappointed.

How is the adverb 'obscenely' defined?

In a rude or offensive way.

What is an example of characters speaking obscenely?

The men on the ranch speak obscenely about Curley’s wife.

What does it mean to be liberated?

Freed or set free.

Describe the liberation George feels.

George feels a kind of liberation when he ends Lennie’s life.

Define 'pugnacious'.

Always wanting to fight.

Give an example of Curley’s pugnacious behavior.

Curley is pugnacious, always looking for a reason to fight, especially with Lennie.

What does bias mean?

When you favor one thing or person over others, often unfairly.

How is Curley biased against his wife?

Curley was biased against his wife, always thinking she was lying or cheating.

Define 'deceit'.

Lying or hiding the truth.

What act exemplifies Curley's deceit?

Curley lied to the boss about how he hurt his hand.

What does 'festive' mean?

Cheerful and fun, like a celebration.

Provide an example of a festive moment.

When the men talked about their dreams of a better life.

What does moral decay refer to?

When people start doing wrong things and forget about what’s right.