At first, Curley’s wife is presented rather simplistically as a no-good tramp that is only out to get attention and cause trouble. It becomes apparent later in the book that she is, in fact, a more dynamic character who acts out of dissatisfaction with most aspects of her life. This is revealed initially through a conversation she has with Lennie, Crooks, and Candy in the stable, which serves to illuminate to the reader her vulnerability. This vulnerability is further revealed and expanded upon through the conversation she has with Lennie immediately prior to her demise at the hands of Lennie. In this conversation, she admits her dreams of being a movie star, revealing her humanity and complexity as a female character beyond the makeup and feathered shoes. The story presents a bleak conceptualization of the motivations behind the actions of humanity, which is supported by Curley’s wife’s