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    two friends‚ George and Lennie‚ who are trying to make money and to stay out of trouble. George is a witty fellow who is aware of his surroundings while Lennie is a very large man without much understanding of his environment. Comparing George and Lennie obviously reveals one thing: they both care for each other. However‚ George protects Lennie using his reasoning and leadership skills while Lennie attempts to protect George by acting on his emotions and by using brute force. George shares Lennie’s

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    of the things you need to obtain in your friendship to make it work and for it to live long enough. George and Lennie are two divergent characters in the book “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck whose friendship is real and actually works. Lennie is a muscular guy who relies on George and George is small but smart. George may not be as strong as Lennie‚ but Lennie isn’t as intelligent as George. Through their many differences‚ these two prove that they need each other‚ and through each other they

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    Relationship between George and lennie Steinbeck shows ways in which the relationship between George and lennie work using many different techniques. Through this piece of writing I’m going to show you different ways he does this. Steinbeck creates both characters George is small but very smart and a sensitive character where as lennie is tall and well built but has mental problems. These characters are extremely different but this creates love between them they are not related in anyway but

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    relationship between George and Lennie through highlighting the stark contrast between the two men. Lennie is tall and round but is also a bit naive. George is short and lean and is very serious. They are trying to get a job on a farm. Steinbeck shows George’s character by writing‚ “George scowled at him‚ and Lennie dropped his head in shame at having forgotten (Steinbeck‚ 22).” This quote reveals that Lennie is forgetful most of the time and that George gets irritated easily when Lennie forgets things

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    conflict with his own conscience. This is because George had a really hard decision to make at the end of the story on whether he should kill Lennie or not. It was a conflict as Lennie was like a brother to George and George cared for Lennie a lot and just wanted to look after him. But because everyone was going to kill LennieGeorge was debating whether he should kill Lennie or not. He felt that killing him himself was the right thing as Lennie was his responsibility and if he didn’t‚ he would

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    The Friendship of George and Lennie How far would you go to help your best friend? Would you stick with them till the very end? George and Lennie have been through many troubled times together throughout their lives and no matter what obstacles they face‚ George and Lennie will always have each others back. From their time traveling together as migrant workers‚ to their time at the farm they will stand by each other until the bitter end. We don’t learn much about George and Lennie’s past until we

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    an island with a man-hunter? Everyone agrees Rainsford killed Zaroff‚ but some believe Rainsford should have killed Zaroff and some believe he should not have killed Zaroff. Rainsford should have killed Zaroff for three reasons: Zaroff is insane‚ he had no intention of letting Rainsford leave‚ and the Bible does not forbid killing it forbids murder. The first reason Rainsford should have killed Zaroff is because Zaroff is insane. Zaroff should be imprisoned in Russia for this reason. Zaroff inflicts

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    Byers Who are Lennie and George? Lennie and George‚ the two main characters of the fantastically written novel‚ Of Mice and Men‚ go on a life changing journey while pursuing their “American Dream”. Their dream is to own a few acres of land along with a small ranch. In the book‚ Of Mice and Men‚ John Steinbeck makes comparisons as well as contrasting ideas based on the two main characters‚ Lennie and George. Lennie is a comical character in this tragic tale of two best pals. Lennie is the more childlike

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    Essay Lennie needs George more than George needs Lennie. Both Lennie and George would be nothing without each other. Steinbeck clearly shows how important friends are and how they can support and help you in a number of different ways. Lennie needs George for basic survival and without him‚ Lennie’s life would not be very long. George on the other hand‚ needs Lennie for a purpose in life. The conclusion of the novel Of Mice and Men illustrates what life would be like for George and Lennie without

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    Lennie and George are like chalk and cheese in appearance. George is ‘small and quick’ ‘every part of him was defined’ while LennieGeorges faithful friend‚ is a ‘huge man’ ‘sloping shoulders and walked heavily’. This match of appearance can be very helpful as Lennie is big and can look after George physically. They both still had things in common though ‘both were dressed in denim trousers and denim coats’ ‘both wore black shapeless hats’. They were both dressed like this because they on their

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