Lennie drinks too much, out of a still pond, he carries a dead mouse, which he killed, and
George must confiscate, and Lennie can't be trusted to carry his own work card.
In Chapter One of Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," he reveals that George and Lennie are migrant workers who travel together. George is Lennie's caretaker, as Lennie has a mental disability that makes him dependent on George for guidance and protection. Their dream of owning a piece of land together drives their bond and influences their decisions throughout the novel.
Steinbeck reveals that Lennie and George have a deep bond based on friendship and loyalty. Despite their differences, they both rely on each other for companionship and support. Lennie looks up to George as a protector and guide, while George cares for Lennie like a younger brother.
George is small and quick and dark of face..... Lennie is a man of tremendous size, has the mind of a yound child.
In John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men," George and Lennie's last names are not given. They are simply referred to as George Milton and Lennie Small.
What suggests that Lennie has the mind of a child
Steinbeck presents Lennie's and George's at the start, as George been the leader, and Lennie been the one that follows George, and is always dependant on him. Also later on in the novella it prove's that George is very protective over Lennie and always has to remind him what to do in a dangerous circumtance. They are both dependant on eachother really, as The Great Depression was going on, and not many people had anyone, they where normally lonley, and working on ranches on there own, Steinbeck is trying to show that what Lennie and George have or shall i say "had" wasn't very common in those days.
In the opening dialogue between George and Lennie in John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," Lennie's forgetfulness, childlike nature, and dependence on George are hinted at through his repeated requests for George to tell him about their dream of owning a ranch. George's protective and authoritative tone towards Lennie also suggests a dynamic where George takes on a caretaking role for Lennie.
In the book, when George and Lennie enter the ranch for the first time George has to cover for Lennie by claiming that he was kicked in the head by horse as a kid. After that though, Lennie asks why he lied. Other than that, Steinbeck never writes the name. You can Google it. :)
In the book, when George and Lennie enter the ranch for the first time George has to cover for Lennie by claiming that he was kicked in the head by horse as a kid. After that though, Lennie asks why he lied. Other than that, Steinbeck never writes the name. You can Google it. :)
Steinbeck uses physical descriptions to establish the characters' personalities and dynamics. The contrast between George's small stature and Lennie's huge size sets up their relationship dynamic, with George as the caregiver and protector for Lennie. This initial description foreshadows the power dynamics and themes of friendship and loneliness that will be explored throughout the book.
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
George is Lennie's best friend and caretaker in John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men." George is significant to Lennie because he takes care of him, protects him, and provides him with guidance in a world that often misunderstands Lennie's mental limitations. George's presence in Lennie's life represents companionship and hope amidst their struggles.