because he thought that if the boss found out about lennie's mental disability then they would not be given jobs
George said to the boss that he walked 10 miles that morning...
The boss in "Of Mice and Men" is generally impatient and frustrated by Lennie's mental slowness. He sees Lennie as a hindrance to George and suspects that Lennie might be taking advantage of George. The boss ultimately questions the legitimacy of George and Lennie's relationship.
the boss doesn't have a name in the story.
The boss is suspicious of George's behavior in "Of Mice and Men" because he notices that George speaks for Lennie, which is unusual for ranch workers. This makes the boss wonder why George is so protective of Lennie and why they are traveling together as partners. George's behavior sets him apart from the other workers, leading the boss to question their relationship.
The boss punished the stable buck, Crooks, when George and Lennie were late. Crooks was reprimanded for not completing his work in a timely manner.
The owner of the farm in "Of Mice and Men" is never explicitly mentioned by name. The farm is a symbol of hope and a place for George and Lennie to live self-sufficiently. It represents their dreams and aspirations for a better life.
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In "Of Mice and Men," the character of the boss is portrayed as someone who is suspicious and unfriendly towards George and Lennie when they arrive at the ranch. He is authoritarian and is mainly concerned with the work getting done efficiently. The boss is not a major character in the story, but his interactions with the main characters help to highlight the harsh and isolating nature of the Great Depression era.
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George answer the boss "Oh! I ain't saying he's bright. He ain't. But I say he's a god damn good worker. He can put up a four hundred pound ball".He is trying to hide the boss about Lennie's personality. Because he does't want the boss to know how stupid Lennie is.
Gary Sinise portrayed the character of George in the 1992 film adaptation of "Of Mice and Men."