https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq This book is the story of two men working towards their shared dream. One is a gentle giant with a child like mind and the other is smaller but smart and cynical. Moving across the country finding work and dodging trouble is the only way they know how to live. They look out for each other, but is that enough to get them to their dream? en-us 2018-10-31 08:45:06 UTC 2025-04-27 16:47:55 UTC hello@padlet.com kamiyadawson https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/298873505 He seems to have a rough personality because of his smart mouth and cynical attitude, but on the inside, George has a good heart. He is very passionate about protecting of his own and always quick-thinking. He deserves to have his dream come true, but it may be just out of reach.]]> 2018-10-31 08:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/298873505 kamiyadawson https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/298875677 The gentle giant of this story, Lenny, is kind-hearted and very misunderstood. He has a child-like outlook on life, but he is bigger and stronger than most. Lennie is pure of mind and heart which makes him easy to manipulate. Lennie, like George, has a dream that he may never reach, but the thought of making it there keeps him hopeful. Lennie is loyal and loves hard. He also likes soft things.]]> 2018-10-31 09:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/298875677 kamiyadawson https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299119401 He's an old ranch worker who lost a hand in a farm accident and earns very little money. Despite his hardships, Candy has spent the best years of life working with a kind and caring attitude. He may be considered a tragic character, but readers will definitely find themselves loving and rooting for Candy.]]> 2018-10-31 18:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299119401 kamiyadawson https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299124473 He has a big Napoleon complex that most people can see straight through. This doesn't stop him from being vindictive and violent. A clear antagonist in this story, Curley has no redeeming qualities.]]> 2018-10-31 18:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299124473 kamiyadawson https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299124546 Since Curley isolates his wife, she finds entertainment through flirting with the workers on the ranch. She is treated poorly by the men around her. Her attitude intimidates them that she does what she wants.]]> 2018-10-31 18:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299124546 kamiyadawson https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299124872 Crooks is a black stable-hand who gets his name from his crooked back. Constant enforced loneliness and racial discrimination has taken a toll on Crooks which makes him suspicious of kindness. He makes a reader feel sympathetic because he has big dreams, but the world doesn't work in his favor]]> 2018-10-31 18:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299124872 kamiyadawson https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299124907 Although he's not very talkative, Slim is a very practical and admirable character. Being a good judge of character is just one of his good qualities along with his exceptional work on the ranch. He lays down the law in a way no one else can. ]]> 2018-10-31 18:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kamiyadawson/p8epwu9a0pkq/wish/299124907