Of mice and men Lennie and George meet a lot of very different characters in this chapter. Each of these
new characters has the potential to influence Lennie and George in a variety of different
ways. Choose two of the characters introduced in this chapter. Describe each character
briefly, and then make a prediction: how do you think each of your chosen characters
will influence George and Lennie's experience at the ranch? What clues from the text
lead you to make your prediction?