We learn, despite the moniker of "Curley's Wife", thus denoting that she is a mere possession of Curley's, that she is a human being with hopes, dreams and passions independent of her domineering and jealous husband. We learn just how incredibly lonely she is, and how her seemingly flirtatious advances towards the men on the ranch is more of a quest to fill the void of loneliness that her position as "Curley's Wife" has put her in, rather than seeking a romantic relationship, as the men fear. We also learn that she is very much to blame for her present position because of her impulsive decision to marry Curley as a means to escape from her mundane existence at home. Finally, we get a glimpse into her fantasy of being an actress, which only serves to magnify the tragedy of her existence, because it is just that---a mere fantasy with little hope of ever being attained.
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