What does it mean when he says that Curley has Yella jackets in his drawers?
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What does it mean when he says that Curley has Yella jackets in his drawers?
Whit, another ranch hand, engages George in conversation about Curley’s wife, who he says is a “loo loo.” They agree that Curley has “yella-jackets in his drawers” and his pants “is just crawlin’ with ants,” all of which apparently means that Curley’s wife’s crazy sexuality has pumped up Curley’s sexuality.
What is Curley’s reaction to Carlson calling him yella?
Curley is already tense and upset, and this makes matters worse. He warns Carlson to ‘keep outa this’, but this only makes Curley look more ridiculous, as Carlson laughs at him and calls him a coward (‘yella as a frog belly’).
What are Yella jackets of mice and men?
yella-jackets in his drawers: Yellow-jackets are a form of wasps. Drawers, in this case, are underwear. Whit’s description of Curley is a lot like saying that he has ants in his pants; that is, that he is restless and nervous.
What is George’s answer to slim?
Slim and George have a long conversation. Slim says it’s funny how George and Lennie go around together. What is George’s answer? He explains that Lennie had no one else to take care of him, and George assumed the responsibility.
How did Candy get $250?
When Candy lost his hand while working, he was given $250 from the boss. He also has another $50 in the bank saved from his paychecks.
What does flapper mean in Of Mice and men?
A flapper is a mouth, thus “be quiet” scrappy. Fond of fighting, competing.
What does live off the Fatta LAN mean?
“An live off the fatta the lan” means that you’re living off of the things that the land (earth) produces. Thus, they would be supplied with what they needed by their little farm…… dependent upon themselves and their own hard work.
What did Carlson do with his Luger Why?
What did Carlson do with his Luger? Why? Carlson shot Candy’s dog to put it out of its misery because Candy couldn’t bring himself to do it: 4.
What is a Jerkline Skinner?
Jerkline Skinner: Lead driver of a team of mules. Stable Buck: A derogatory name for an African-American man who works in the stables.
Who started the fight between Curley and Lennie?
Curley apologises to Slim for accusing him of being with his wife and the men mock him for his insecurity about her. Angry, Curley accuses Lennie of laughing at him and starts to punch him; Lennie panics but does not react until George shouts at him to fight back.