Of Mice and Men Chapter 2

They atmosphere in the Ranch is very lively. In the book it states “In the middle of the room stood a big square table littered with playing cards, and around it were grouped boxes for the players to sit on.” (17). This shows that the camp is lively because of the things they have. In the bunkhouse there is a large table where people can go after a long day to play cards. You can tell by the character interactions that the people in the bunkhouse have come to be friends and the cards were littering the table as though they’ve been played with. After a long day's work, everyone can go to play cards and hang out with each other. 

   Curley’s wife might not have a name because of many reasons. The first thing that comes to mind is sexism. Since she is female they might only think to call her Curley’s wife, but I doubt that’s the real reason. They see her as more of a possession than a real person and her identity is only confined to the role she plays in her marriage.  All the men only see her as “Curley’s wife” and they treat her like she’s an object. This could show how it was for women in the 1930’s and how they weren’t seen as real individuals.

   I am thoroughly enjoying the book so far. One of my favorite things about the book is John Steinbeck’s writing style which is so descriptive and it breathes a sense of life into the writing. Since the writing is so descriptive it feels as if you are there with the character and apart of the story. It’s such an interesting storyline to follow because it’s really funny but sad at the same time. The characters are very lovable and the book keeps you wanting more.