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Of Mice And Men Curley's Wife Analysis

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In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, a number of laborers, including two new individuals named George and Lennie, work on the ranch in Salinas Valley overseen by Curley, the son of the boss, and Curley’s wife. Curley’s wife is the only woman on the ranch, creating an atmosphere that is mainly male-driven. She is not treated with much respect, and most of the men make assumptions based on her appearance. Throughout this novella, Steinbeck portrays women as those who are necessary, only to serve “traditional” roles and seen as inferior to men. Women, such as Curley’s wife, are portrayed as individuals who are given the role of a wife, not expected to undertake anything outside of chores or household work. Throughout the story, Curley’s wife
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