Compare And Contrast George And Lennie

Set in California during the Great Depression, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck tells a tale of 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 dream to live on a farm and does everything to help Lennie; in contrast to Lennie, he is an intelligent man and a good leader. When George describes