George does not really want Lennie to go away. He tells Lennie that he does out of impatience and anger; however, he knows that he needs to stay in charge of Lennie and kind of likes having him around.
While George may have moments of feeling burdened by taking care of Lennie, ultimately he cares deeply for him and wants to protect him. George knows that Lennie wouldn't survive on his own due to his mental limitations, so sending him away is not something he truly wants to do.
He reacts by feeling guilty and tries to convince Lennie not to.
No. He's got to cope with a lot so snaps out with those things but he would actually have no real friends without big, simple, however annoying Lennie.
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George knows that Lennie will want to sleep in the barn on Friday night because Lennie always wants to tend the rabbits there, and it brings him comfort and joy. Additionally, George wants to keep Lennie away from the other ranch workers because he knows they can be mean and may potentially harm Lennie due to his disabilities.
Because Lennie doesn't want to be away from his new pup.
George ended up traveling with Lennie because Lennie's Aunt Clara, who had cared for him before, had passed away. George promised Aunt Clara that he would look after Lennie, so he felt responsible for him and chose to stay by his side.
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George doesn't want Lennie to drink the water because it might not be safe, especially if it's contaminated. Lennie has a habit of impulsively drinking from unknown sources, which could be harmful for his health. George is trying to protect Lennie from potential harm.
George advises Lennie to stay away from Curley and not to get into any trouble with him. He emphasizes the importance of staying out of conflict and maintaining a low profile to avoid any potential problems.
George didn't want Lennie to have a mouse because he was concerned that Lennie would accidentally kill it with his strength, and he also didn't want Lennie to get sick from handling the mouse and die.
Lennie says he will go live in a cave if George gets fed up with him and does not want him around anymore.
In John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men," Lennie does not kill George. George ultimately makes the difficult decision to shoot Lennie to prevent him from suffering a worse fate at the hands of others after an accidental tragedy Lennie causes. George kills Lennie out of a sense of compassion and mercy.
The main two main reasons why George didn't want Lennie to have a mouse are that he kills the mouse without knowing/realizing his own strength when the mice bite him, and Lennie bothers George by bringing that same mouse but Lennie doesn't know that bothers him. Lennie acts like a child mental.
George didn't want Lennie to have a mouse because Lennie often pets animals too roughly, unintentionally causing harm. Additionally, George believed that having a mouse would contribute to Lennie's habit of getting into trouble and causing problems.
George served as a caregiver and protector for Lennie, looking out for his well-being and guiding him through life. He also provided companionship and emotional support, helping Lennie feel secure and included. George's presence had a stabilizing effect on Lennie, offering him a sense of belonging and purpose.