Lennie looks up to George as he is the more intelligent one of the two, he always instructs Lennie on what to do and he is almost like an older brother to him. But the fact that he walks behind him is strange as he is the biggest and most muscular. Usually the bigger person will lead, but in this case it is completely different because of the relationship to two men have.
go hide in the bush until george come for him
Lennie and George travel together because they are migrant workers during the Great Depression. George looks out for Lennie, who has a mental disability, and they have formed a close bond due to their shared dream of owning a piece of land. George feels responsible for Lennie and acts as his protector and caretaker.
George wants the boss to see Lennie's physical abilities before hearing him speak so that the boss is more likely to overlook Lennie's mental limitations. This way, Lennie has a better chance of getting hired and they can secure work without facing discrimination due to Lennie's intellectual disabilities.
Lennie returns to the brush after he realizes Curley's wife is dead. This is the initial scene in which the exposition takes place and the location to which George tells Lennie to go if he ever gets in trouble.
Some common cues in body language that indicate discomfort or unease when walking behind someone include tense posture, avoiding eye contact, fidgeting, walking quickly or slowly, and keeping a significant distance.
The two things he wants Lennie to remember is if he gets in trouble to go back to the hiding spot, and when they get to the job to just let George do the talking.George had warned Lennie to not speak when they see their new boss in the ranch. Also, he wanted Lennie to remember that if he makes any big troubles, he must run and hide behind the bush where they were sleeping on the night before arriving at the ranch.
Slim was the only person who did not go after Lennie in the end. He stayed behind at the ranch while the others pursued Lennie after he accidentally killed Curley's wife.
Of Mice and Men is a novel about two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small. Here are some key events, although there are many more: -George and Lennie stop at a pool by the Salinas river. They are off to take up work at a nearby ranch. They had to leave a town called Weed because Lennie touched a girl's dress and she claimed that he raped her. George tells Lennie about their dream of owning a piece of land. Lennie is mentally disabled. -They arrive at the ranch and meet Candy, the old swamper with a missing hand. He introduces them to the boss. In the bunk house they meet Curley, the boss's son who has a virile personality, his wife who is described as a 'tart' and Slim, the jerkline skinner and unofficial leader of the men. -George tells Slim everything about what happened in Weed. Slim gives Lennie a puppy. Carlson, a typical insensitive ranch hand, convinces Candy to let his old dog be shot. Candy buys into George and Lennie's dream with his savings. Curley comes in and starts a fight with Lennie. When ordered to retaliate by George, Lennie breaks Curley's hands. Lennie is incredibly strong. Slim tells Curley to say that he got his hand 'caught in a machine'. -The men go to town, leaving Candy, Lennie and Crooks, the black stable buck behind. Lennie goes into Crooks's room. Crooks teases him. Candy comes in and talks about the dream. Curley's wife comes in and Crooks tells her to leave. She threatens him with a charge of rape. -Lennie kills the puppy in the barn. Curley's wife comes in and talks to Lennie about her dream of being a movie star. She invites Lennie to feel her soft hair, as Lennie is drawn to soft things. She panics and Lennie holds on. He breaks her neck and she dies. It is obvious Lennie is the killer. Curley is very eager to kill Lennie to avenge his hand. -George meets Lennie back at the pool where the novel started. He tells Lennie the story of the dream and then shoots him in the back of the head. He knows this is kinder to him that allowing him to be killed maliciously by Curley. Slim and the others find him there and Slim comforts him for killing Lennie. Curley and Carlson do not understand the friendship between George and Lennie. Hope this helps!
The dog keeps looking behind him when walking because he is naturally curious and alert to his surroundings, checking for potential threats or interesting things happening behind him.
stay well behind in case they should kick out.
Try to avoid ever walking behind a horse, it had suddenly kick. But, if you ever do walk behind a horse, give it a LOT of space, and don't make any sudden movements or noises that will spook the horse.
Its recommended.