Lennie | Wise fool – mentally inferior but able to reveal the best and worst of others. He often speaks honestly where others won’t. |
Curley’s Wife | Fallen woman – female character who brings sin and death to the worlds. She’s also symbolic of women everywhere who are repressed by male-centered societies. |
Curley | “Little man” – feels inferior and tries to overcompensate by flaunting his power and status. |
Crooks | Victim/unwanted – is undervalued and discriminated against |
Candy | Victim/unwanted – is undervalued and discriminated against |
Slim | Hero – one of the few who, in their wisdom and strength, seem larger than life. |
George | Everyman – the normal, average person who is found everywhere. Most readers will identify with him. |
Of Mice and Men Archetypes
April 28, 2020