What is curly looking for in chapter 3 mice and men?

Answer 1

when curly meets Lennie he treats him like a bully because Lennie is physically bigger than him and he is jealous because of that. it also says that curly is a "pugnacious" man which implies to us that he is ill mannered man who wants to start a fight. so Lennie acts like a child when he comes face to face with curly

Answer 2

In Chapter 3 of "Of Mice and Men," Curley is looking for his wife. He is suspicious and possessive of her, and he often searches for her to make sure she is not interacting with the other ranch workers. He is also looking to assert his authority and maintain control over his wife.