Of Mice and Men
Chapter Five
What is Lennie's explanation for why he likes rabbits? How does Curley's wife respond? Evidence from the text.
What is Lennie's explanation for why he likes rabbits? How does Curley's wife respond? Evidence from the text.
Lennie-
Lennie had to think carefully before he could come to a conclusion. He moved cautiously close to her, until he was right against her. "I like to pet nice things. Once at a fair I seen some of them long-hair rabbits. An’ they was nice, you bet. Sometimes I’ve even pet mice, but not when I couldn’t get nothing better.
Curley's wife's response-
Curley’s wife moved away from him a little. "I think you’re nuts," she said.
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