George and Lennie 's relationship is closer than most friendships now a days. George is like Lennie 's big brother and cares for him like their family. For example, when Lennie got in trouble in Weed, George did not leave him and helped him escape. Another example of George acting like a big brother to Lennie is, he holds on to Lennie 's work card so he does not lose it. George also really cares for Lennie and does not want him to leave.
Lennie accidentally killed wife of Curley because he was frightened by her screams and he knew George would be mad at him. He also was afraid that his friend would not allow him to care for the rabbits on their dream land. Lennie ran to the hiding spot by the Salinas River where George had established would be their “safe place”. While waiting for George to arrive, Lennie imagined his Aunt Clara scolding him and a giant rabbit tormenting him. Once George arrived, Lennie anxious about what George would do to him.
From the day that Lennie’s Aunt Clara died and from the day George took Lennie in as a friend George was always there for him. If Lennie did not have George, Lennie would have no one to protect him and save him from all of the bad things that he has done. Despite all of the dangers and problems Lennie got George and himself into, George benefited and also learned from Lennie’s mistakes. George needs his ignorant sidekick as much as Lennie needs George.
George’s care for Lennie is also fulfilling a promise he made to Aunt Clara, who was Lennie’s caretaker for a period of time. This can be seen when George says “Lennie-if you jus’ happen to get in trouble like you always done before, I want you to come right here an’ hide in the brush... Hide in the brush till I come for you”(Steinbeck page 15). We see that George tells Lennie to hide in the area they are staying in. He wants to prevent any harm being done to Lennie, because most of the time people tend to just want to kill him.
Lennie trusts George and thinks George knows what he’s doing so he goes along with
This story is a description of two mutually supportive friends ---- a shrewd George, a mild mentally retard Lennie. They work in Weed before , but Lennie always make mistakes, he touches a girl's dress and holds it tightly, the two men has no choices and they must change the jobs. In the ranch which is their new work place, they work hard to complete their dreams that they can have their own farm. George promises to Lennie if he does not get into trouble, he will be able to take care of a litter of rabbits himself. Once Curley, who is the son of boss, has a fight with Lennie, but Curley's fist is crumbed by Lennie in the end.
This Presentation is about my view on Of Mice and Men. The book is interesting with all the different characters and learning about what they do all day. So I would suggest, read this review and then read the book. I hope you enjoy it. I liked the beginning of the book
“It is okay to be angry, but it is never okay to be cruel.” In the book Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck wrote of many characters who become very angry at each other. As the book goes on and the plot thickens there is many cruel things said to and about them. The book Of Mice and Men, the main characters Lennie, George, Candy, Curley, Curley’s wife, Crooks, and Slim. George and Lennie have an American Dream of owning land and tending rabbits, but they soon discover that it may be harder than they think.
Killing Lennie was entirely wrong but to save him from being torchered George did what he had to do to be at peace of mind. The fact that Lennie, a grown man has to have a person to look
George may be rude at times, but deep down he really did care about Lennie. I would say that George was a good friend to Lennie. George would always care for Lennie when they were together. He might have not shown it as often as he should have, but people have their own way of expressing their feelings towards other people. George would throw away the rats that Lennie had killed while he was “petting” them (Steinbeck 5).
George’s comment shows his frustration in Lennie and that he knew that he was a good guy but at the same time he got on his nerves. This possibly could explain one of the reasons why his decision of killing Lennie wasn’t that difficult. Needless to say, George’s decision to murder Lennie was not
Readers forget the fact that, not only did George take care of Lennie, but he also loved him with a bond stronger than friendship. It is clear that George has Lennie’s best interests in his mind, which can be seen in his use of harsh language, his silencing of Lennie, and his murder of Lennie. Transition here. George is often blamed
(Steinfeld) Lennie cares for George because he wants George to be happy and stay with him not be upset at him. Lennie even offers to leave if he makes George's life too complicated, of course George denied this offer. Lastly, although many might not see it as helping Lennie out of a challenge George shoots Lennie in the head. (Steinfeld)
(40) George takes care of Lennie because Lennie is his friend; George does not have to, but he wants to. George has no family, so having a friend with him gives him purpose in his troublesome life. George is supportive of and helpful to Lennie as a friend should
He holds on 'cause that 's the only thing he can think to do... And he 's so God dam strong you know" ' (Steinbeck 41). Which Lennie does not apprehend when he does things like that it will cause his dream to come to a stop. George can not always be around to fix Lennie choices that will cause damage to his life.
