Lennie
( Mr K- requires word attack spelling work …)
Symbolism of name
- Lennies name symbolises a lion, brave and strong
Speech
- Lennies speech is informal and sometimes inpolite; he speaks freely, but has a speech problem so he is not easily understood. He doesn’t use words correctly which makes Lennie hard to understand, so he does not speak often.
Appearance
Lennie clothes are dirty; over-all with brass buttons. He appear-ares dirty and untidy. Lennie comes across as a big guy, but also quiet,
Actions
- How do the characters react to each other?
- Lennie and George both rely on each other; Lennie needs george, Lennie likes the company
- What impact does this have on the narrative (story)?
- How do the characters actions relate to the themes of the text ?(you need to list the page numbers where you have found your examples)
Other
- Describe the stereotypical nature of the characters and how they relate to their peers or society. He is very quiet, keeps to him self, does not socialise much
- What do you think about the characters and do you know anyone like them?
