At the end of chapter 4 it appears curlys wife has power over the others, how do you explain her power over them?

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of mice and men

Asked by debbie k #269023 on 9/26/2012 8:51 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/26/2012 10:31 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/26/2012 10:31 PM

The only power Curly's wife has is the fact that she has a crazy husband. Her power comes from words and demeaning behavior; it's based upon threats.

Of Mice and Men