Lennie meets George's need for companionship through their enduring friendship and loyalty to each other. However, Lennie fails to meet George's need for independence and self-reliance due to his mental limitations and dependence on George for guidance and support.
George knew Lennie's Aunt Clara when she passed away Lennie just went with George to work.
George was a friend of Lennie's aunt who passed away.
Lennie and George met when George's aunt Clara passed away and Lennie's Aunt Clara died. George was friends with Lennie's Aunt Clara, and Lennie's Aunt Clara had asked George to look out for Lennie after she passed away. George agreed to take care of Lennie and they formed a strong bond based on mutual dependence and friendship.
George. After Lennie accidentally killed Curleys wife and went to hide in the brush (a place where George and Lennie agreed to meet in case of trouble) Curley and the guys set out to kill Lennie for what he did. George, not wanting Lennie to die like that, told Lennie the story of the house they planned on having. while telling Lennie he shot him in the back of the head.
Lennie and George are greeted by Candy, an aging "swamper," or handyman, who has lost his right hand.
Lennie kills his puppy by accident and then kills curley's wife by accident trying to keep her quiet. George then tells Lennie to meet him at the lake (from the beginning) but when the other ranch hands find her dead they go on a man hunt to hurt Lennie. So George finds him first and shoots him to protect him
If you mean the dead mouse from the beginning of the story, then because Lennie had his pants wet and George threw the mouse in the lake. George also knows Lennie too much, since they've been together for a long time, and assumes that he went to look for it.
If George and Lennie get in trouble, the plan is to meet at their designated spot by the river and wait for George to come get Lennie. They have a backup plan to flee and seek refuge at a nearby ranch where they have employment waiting for them.
In chapter 2 of "Of Mice and Men," we meet George and Lennie, the main protagonists of the story, as they arrive at the ranch where they will be working. We also meet Candy, an older ranch-hand who befriends George and Lennie. The boss of the ranch, Curley (the boss's son), and Curley's flirtatious wife are also introduced in this chapter.
George warns Lennie not to say a word when they meet the boss, instructs him to only speak if spoken to, and reminds him to do exactly as he does. These directives suggest George is concerned about Lennie's impulsivity and tendency to speak or act inappropriately, possibly causing trouble for them.
George knows that Lennie's cognitive impairment would prevent him from being able to care for himself successfully. Without George's guidance and protection, Lennie would likely struggle to meet his basic needs and may unknowingly put himself in dangerous situations. George believes it is best for Lennie's safety and well-being to stay together.
George encourages Lennie to remain quiet and let him do the talking when they meet new people. He also emphasizes Lennie's innocence and incapability of wrongdoing to deflect suspicion away from himself. Additionally, George tries to ensure that they keep a low profile and not draw attention to themselves.