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The only female character in the story, Curley’s wife is never given a name and is only mentioned in reference to her husband. The men on the farm refer to her as a “tramp,” a “tart,” and a “looloo.”
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What is Steinbeck's portrayal of women in Of Mice and Men, and does it reflect misogyny or the plight of women in a sexist society?
12 maj 2013 · Curley’s wife is generally seen as a ‘tramp’ and a ‘tart’ because she takes an interest in the men on the ranch. On the other hand, no one on the ranch criticises her husband Curley for spending Saturday night in a brothel, even though the couple have been married for only two weeks.
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15 kwi 2024 · Curley's wife, the sole female character in Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," is a complex presence on the ranch, embodying the themes of isolation, longing, and the crushing weight of unfulfilled dreams.
27 sie 2024 · Lennie’s main joy in life is petting soft things – mice, puppies, and, unfortunately, women’s hair and dresses. We learn that Lennie was taken in as a boy by his Aunt Clara in Auburn, California.