"!Describe in some detail the incident where Lennie crushes Curley's hand. What does this incident reveal about the characters of Curley and Lennie?"
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"*Comment"
"This topic could be conveniently split into thirds (Describe / Curley / Lennie). However, it may be better to comment on the characters as you describe the incident; this would save you from repeating detail of the incident later."
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"*Answer Plan"
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"-Beginning of incident"
" -Curley is humiliated and angry - why?"
" -Lennie is seen smiling - why?"
" -Curley is a coward and a bully"
" -Lennie is slow and a dreamer"
"-Curley's attack"
" -Curley uses boxing skill to cruelly attack Lennie"
" -Lennie does nothing to fight back"
" -Stresses Curley's frustration, cruelty"
" -Curley resents big men because he is small"
" -Lennie is basically gentle, does not want to fight"
"-Lennie crushes Curley's hand"
" -Lennie obeys George's instructions to 'get him'"
" -Crushes the bones of Curley's hand, ending fight"
" -Frightened, has to be told to stop"
" -Lennie is simple, can't think for himself"
" -He is immensely strong, causes serious injury"
" -Lacks control (important for later)"
"-Conclusion"
" -Curley vents his anger on 'helpless' Lennie"
" -Lennie is a gentle giant who only does what he's told."
