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Curley (Violence (Point (Steinbeck uses Curley to say that the ranch is…
Curley
Violence
Point
Steinbeck uses Curley to say that the ranch is overall a very violent place as Curley constantly trying to start fights and talk violently to the characteristics on the ranch.
Quotes
"Come on, ya big bastard. Get up on your feet"
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Loneliness
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Steinbeck uses Curley to comment on the fact that acting in an undesirable way causes loneliness, especially on the ranch.
Quotes
"This guy, Curley sounds like a son-of-a-bitch to me"
Inequality
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Steinbeck uses Curley to show how people like him are the reason why inequality was present on the ranch.
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Dreams
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Steinbeck uses Curley to show that on the ranch dreams do not come true and comment on the fact that this may be the same for most people in 1930s America
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Human vs Nature
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Steinbeck uses Curley to say that people who were born with better live, in that time, looked down on migrant workers and thought it was acceptable way to treat people.
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Migrant Workers
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Steinbeck uses Curley to say that people in who were born with better lives, in that time looked down on migrant workers and thought it was an acceptable way to treat people
Quotes
"Well you keep your place then, Nigger"
Relationships
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Steinbeck uses Curley to say that community ultimately overpowers individuality so it is better to have strong relationships than none