Of Mice and Men
Why did Curley start a fight with Lennie?
chapter 3
chapter 3
Curley has accused Slim of eying his wife, a charge which Slim and the others laugh off. Lennie, who is still dreaming about the rabbits, also smiles, which leads Curley to confront him aggressively. Curley punches Lennie in the face.
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