mice of men

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Across
  1. 2. Despite challenges, characters cling to a sense of __________ for the future
  2. 6. Those who are willing to make __________ decisions for personal gain
  3. 8. Characters who are often __________ and yearning for a connection
  4. 9. Emotionally __________ and at risk of being hurt
  5. 10. Characters who are __________ by conflicting emotions or beliefs
  6. 11. George and Lennie are optimistic __________ with big aspirations
  7. 14. The story's __________ events leave a lasting impact on readers
  8. 15. The novel's events are __________ and leave a profound impact on the characters and readers.
  9. 16. Central theme of __________ between George and Lennie
Down
  1. 1. Characters who show __________ kindness and empathy towards others
  2. 3. Characters driven by __________ desires for success or achievement
  3. 4. Characters who show both physical and emotional __________ in the face of adversity
  4. 5. The novel's sense of _________ fate or unavoidable misfortune
  5. 7. The novel's overall tone is often __________ and filled with despair
  6. 12. People who feel like __________ in society, often misunderstood or rejected
  7. 13. The story's tragic __________ unfolds as events spiral out of control