Lenny's Character and Symbolism Analysis

The video tutorial analyzes key quotations related to Lenny's character in Steinbeck's work. It explores Lenny's physical description, his metaphorical comparison to a bear, his childlike dream of living off the land, and his bond with George. The tutorial also discusses Lenny's simplicity in questioning racial segregation and his final moments with George, highlighting his innocence and the tragic end of their relationship.

What does Lenny's physical description suggest about his character?

• He is powerful but lacks awareness.

• He is weak and fragile.

• He is highly intelligent.

• He is cunning and deceitful.

What literary device is used in the description of Lenny's eyes as 'large pale'?

• Simile

• Adjectives

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

What does Lenny's description as a 'neanderthal' figure imply?

• His technological skills.

• His modern lifestyle.

• His primitive and unevolved nature.

• His advanced intellect.

What does the description of Lenny's 'wide sloping shoulders' suggest?

• His agility and speed.

• His intellectual prowess.

• His brute strength and lack of sophistication.

• His artistic talent.

What does Lenny's description as a 'neanderthal' figure imply about his evolution?

• He is a modern thinker.

• He is primitive and unevolved.

• He is technologically advanced.

• He is highly evolved.

What does the description of Lenny's 'wide sloping shoulders' suggest about his character?

• His agility and speed.

• His brute strength and lack of sophistication.

• His intellectual prowess.

• His artistic talent.

How is Lenny metaphorically described in the text?

• As a fish swimming upstream.

• As a bird soaring high.

• As a bear dragging his paws.

• As a lion with a roar.

What does the metaphor of Lenny as a bear suggest?

• His love for honey.

• His ability to climb trees.

• His fearsome appearance but harmless nature.

• His agility and speed.

What does Lenny's harmlessness despite his size suggest?

• He is a natural leader.

• He is a strategic thinker.

• He is unaware of his strength.

• He is a skilled fighter.

What does Lenny's metaphorical description as a bear highlight?

• His strategic mind.

• His love for nature.

• His fearsome appearance.

• His gentle nature.