Page 1: The Character and Dreams of Curley's Wife

Steinbeck masterfully uses Curley's wife in of mice and men to illustrate the harsh realities of Treatment of women in 1930s america. Her character serves as a powerful commentary on the objectification and limitations placed on women during this period.

Highlight: The character's namelessness throughout the novel symbolically represents women's lack of individual identity in 1930s society.

Quote: "Curley's wife remains nameless and is referred to as 'Curley's wife' which mirrors the societal standards that women were believed to be dependent on men"

The text explores her unfulfilled Hollywood aspirations, which represent the broader limitations placed on women's ambitions during this era.

Example: Her dream of being "in the movies" and wearing "all of them nice clothes" represents the unreachable aspirations of many women in the 1930s.

Definition: The American Dream, as portrayed through Curley's wife's character, represents the unattainable aspirations that women held during this period due to societal restrictions.

Vocabulary: "Misogynistic" - referring to the prejudice against women that was prevalent in 1930s America.