Similarities Between George And Lennie In Of Mice Of Men By John Steinbeck

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Lonley I am so lonely I have nobody to call my own” (Akon) These lyrics by Akon are going to be used to be compared to George and Lennie the two main characters in the book Mice of Men written by John Steinbeck. This first set of lyrics is related threw Lennie who is a big man that does have personal issues, He who is not very smart and if not all the time the most the time he is often alone. He is a compassionate man, but doesn't realize the strength and power he truly has. Its almost as if he needs someone constantly there for him. He likes having something or someone there for him, or just something to feel like he has a partner with him. One example is when he finds a mouse that he likes. He wants to have the pet mouse to have as his own as a buddy, a friend, a part of him. His friend George wouldn't let him keep any mice because they all die. especially the one Lenny found that was already unconscious as is. George who is a small guy with very smart skills, and great physical power, very hardworking man. He meant the world to Lenny. Almost a brother to Lenny. Well neither …show more content…

”George raised the gun and steadied it, and he brought the muzzle of it close to the back of Lennie’s head. The hand shook violently, but his face set and his hand steadied. He pulled the trigger.” (Steinbeck pg. 52) This is when George is forced to say goodbye to Lennie and shoot him. Even if he didn't want to or couldn't do it he knew he had to make the decision he had to do what's best no matter how bad it hurt them both internally and physically. Now they are both all alone. taking on life alone no more partner in crime. George has noone to look after anymore no one to take care of or protect. Almost as if its a weight off his shoulders. They both lost someone they once

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