Throughout the novella, it is made clear that Curley’s wife is not accepted. This is due to the microcosm on the ranch reciprocating a real 1930’s society. It is the stereotypical woman of the time that is made to be silenced on all of her opinions and thoughts, instead she must’ve spoken delicately about feminine things.

Curley’s wife portrays an eager character, who uses her gender to allow her to speak to people. When we first hear of her, it is Candy that speaks, calling the unnamed woman a ‘tart’. When she later comes into the bunker, it is made clear through her actions that