In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, George, a wiry caretaker, and Lennie, a childlike worker, focus on the false reality of the American Dream rather than realizing the importance of companionship. Unusually, the workers were like brothers, while most farmers were lonely. Both farmers “labour, and suffer together” (Winthrop 1). While getting fired from their last job, the boys continue their journey onto the next one and wait to see what it brings. Describing the lonely life of men who work on ranches, Lennie explains to George “‘But not us! An’ why? Because... because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you’” (Steinbeck 14). Despite having little success, George attempts to protect Lennie however he frequently remarks…
Many times, it is debated as to what the most important quality of friendship is. Some say it is kindness, while some say it is trust. In the story Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck uses the similar relationships between George and Lennie and Candy and his dog, as well as their mistakes, to say that thinking of others before oneself is the most important part of a friendship. Thus, Of Mice and Men creates a parallel between the friendships between George and Lennie and Candy and his dog in order to suggest the value of selflessness in friendship.…
The two workers being close friends helps them in some way because they would not end up like the rest of the workers, mean, alone, and having nobody to talk to. In George’s conversation with Slim he says, “I seen the guys that go around on the ranches alone. That ain’t no good. They don’t have fun. after a long time they get mean.” (Steinbeck 41). Lennie gets in trouble often and without George would either be killed or locked away in jail. Up in Weed, before traveling south, Lennie was in trouble when a girl claimed he raped her. George’s strong bond gave him the courage to not leave Lennie, knowing if he did, Lennie would most likely be…
The friendship between George and Lennie in Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is illustrated as one that is strong and enduring which is not expected of men during the time the book sets. By looking at George and Lennie’s friendship, one can see that they both envision a future that includes both of them and fail to see one without the other. By opposing the themes of friendship and loneliness, Steinbeck creates an example of a friendship that will carry on even in the final stages past death.…
Politician, Hubert Humphrey once said, “The greatest gift of life is friendship, and I have received it”. Friendship is a very important aspect of life. Friendship gives the opportunity to escape from loneliness, to have someone be there in a time of need, to give support when mistakes are made, and allow an escape from reality when you’re feeling blue (Whitbourne). In the novel Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck uses characterization and conflict to help develop the theme that friendship is one of the most important aspects to live life to the fullest extent.…
The novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck tells the story of two men, Lennie and George, who travel together and remain friends through many hardships they go through. Their friendship grows stronger and they share many qualities. My best friend, Alla, and I share a few of those qualities with George and Lennie. Our loyalty, differences, and dreams continually build up our friendships and drive us closer…
In the beginning of the story, George escaped with Lennie from Weed to prevent Lennie from getting lynched. George did absolutely nothing, he had nothing to hide from. Also George warned Lennie about Curley, he told him that he has seen people like that before and demanded Lennie to stay away from Curley (Steinbeck 29). In addition, in order to make sure Lennie got the job, George talked for him (Steinbeck 21). George is like a parent to Lennie, from the beginning we see how he told Lennie that the water he was drinking from didn’t seem potable. He told Lennie to throw the mice away, not to be mean but because it was already dead, it wasn’t fresh. Lennie acted acted like a child and George acted like a parent, he said and did stuff similar to what a parent would. He did all that because he cared for…
They share a friendship so great that if they were both are separated, they couldn't survive. Their friendship is a deep one, where they share their lives together, benefitting from each others company. "Guys like us, that work on…
The world is a deadly, unforgiving, often cosmically ironic place and people become all consumed by it. They lose sight of their goals. They lose sight of their dreams. Mentally, people struggle to maintain sanity in their game of life that has no set rules. Of Mice and Men happens to portray the inequality between dreams of people and what can actually be attained. The setting in Of Mice and Men is a perfect example of how unequal the ideals and the realities are. The lush fields of California that seem bountiful, beautiful, and full of plenty severely contrast the economic situation of the time period in Of Mice and Men. Migrant workers work in an environment full of what seems like hope but are surrounded by the reality of their destitute, paycheck-to-paycheck, lifestyle. In this world of despair, some find hope, not in their dreams or in their hopes, but in having a companion to fight their own personal battle with. This idea of companionship is a motif in Of Mice and Men. Companionship seems to provide relief to those ailing in the world through the inexplicableness of love.…
In the The book mice and men by John Steinbeck, there are many meaningful themes. One specific theme in the novel is that friends will do anything for you. Many characters and the conflicts they came upon of helped to create the novel's theme.…
Friends, not the american sitcom but a group of whom a person has a bond of mutual affection with. In the book Of Mice and Men, friendships and trust are important topics. George and Lennie are very close and George was a very good friend to him. George took in Lennie after Lennie’s Aunt Clara died. George sincerely cares for Lennie like a brother. George also shot Lennie as a mercy killing rather than letting Curley brutally do so in seek of vengeance.…
During life, people become great friends with other people. Friends are loyal companions. They always have each other’s backs and are there for them whenever they need them and this is a very special relationship. In the short novel Of Mice and Men by author John Steinback, a numerous amount of these relationships are formed. Each one of these relationships is unique. Friendships form between Candy and his dog, Crooks and Lennie, and George and Lennie.…
Really think about this, how do friends really treat each other? Do they ask their friends to come and tag along with them; or do they just say “ Hey I am going somewhere I will be back later?” In the novella Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, George and Lennie are supposed to be best friends, but they're not. In the beginning of the book the boss asks George if he was taking Lennie's paycheck, he says no, but Lennie can not take care of himself let alone him patcheak. In the middle of the book George tells Slim that he picks on Lennie a lot by playing jokes on him that he does not understand. No true friend would leave their friend hanging, yell at them, or make them fear the very thought of them.…
George watches and protects Lennie. Ever since Lennie left his Aunt Clara with George, George has been watching over and helping Lennie. He helped Lennie find a job and kept him out of trouble. George helped lennie land a job in Weed and in the ranch, even after telling them how Lennie lost his job back in Weed. In an early chapter of the book Lennie was worried as he kept forgetting everything. Lennie was embarrassed because he thought that he lost his work card; However, George knew ahead of time that George was going to forget or lose his card so he took it from him. That showed that George knows a lot about Lennie is always there for him. The philosopher Aristotle said, “In poverty…
In Steinbeck’s book, Of Mice and Men, he made the characters face a lot of hard choices, but friendship can get you through anything the world throws at you. Friendship stays through the good and bad. So, if you have a few or even one friend than you are richer than you think.…