Curley's wife tells Lennie of her life and her missed opportunity to travel with the show that came through her hometown. Lennie responds absently with concern about his dream farm and the rabbits he will have. Following his comment, Curley's wife chatters on, explaining more about her lost chance to become an actress and how she met Curley.
As she talks, she moves closer, confiding in him about the life she might have had. Lennie, however, is still trying to figure out how to get rid of the dead pup so that George won't know. When Lennie explains that he likes to pet soft things, Curley's wife reveals that she too likes to feel silk and velvet, and she invites him to feel her hair, which is very soft. He does, but his big, clumsy fingers start to mess it up, and she angrily tells him to let go.
As she tries to get her hair away from Lennie, he becomes scared and holds on more tightly. When she begins to scream, Lennie covers her mouth with his hand. A struggle ensues — Lennie panicking and Curley's wife's eyes "wild with terror" — until her body flops "like a fish" and then she is still.
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What does Slim do at the ranch? Summary Section 5. Summary It is Sunday afternoon and Lennie is alone in the barn, sitting in the hay and stroking the dead body of his puppy. Lennie speaks to her about the farm he and George will have and the rabbits he will look after.
He tells her that he likes to pet soft things. She says that she understands and offers him her hair to stroke, which he does. However, he strokes her hair too hard, making her panic and shout. Worried that he will get into trouble, Lennie covers her mouth with his hand and shakes her.
He breaks her neck then leaves, aware that he has done something wrong. Crime and Punishment Death of a Salesman Dr. Jekyll and Mr. SparkTeach Teacher's Handbook. Why did Steinbeck choose the title Of Mice and Men? What happened in Weed? Why does Curley attack Lennie? Why does George kill Lennie? Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in his pocket? How is Lennie different from the other men?
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