George and Lennie have no money because they are itinerant workers who travel from job to job, often taking on low-paying agricultural work. Their lack of financial stability is a common characteristic of migrant workers during the Great Depression era depicted in the novel "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck.
George and Lennie have $10 between them.
800.00
The boss suspects that George is trying to take advantage of Lennie by speaking for him and making decisions for him, rather than letting Lennie speak for himself. This leads the boss to question George's motives and the nature of their relationship.
George tells Lennie that he could get along so well without him because he is frustrated with the mistakes and trouble that Lennie often causes. However, deep down, George cares for Lennie and doesn't truly mean what he says. George knows that Lennie depends on him for guidance and protection.
Nothing, they save it for that little ranch.
No, because George kills Lennie.
george kills Lennie
The boss is suspicious of Lennie and George because migrating workers never travel together. And because during the whole dialogue George never allows Lennie to answer questions directed towards him.
GEORGE killed LENNIE because Curley was going to find him and shoot him anyway. George wanted Lennie's last few moments to be happy, so he decided to do it himself and tell him a story beforehand.
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.
Candy is going to help George and Lennie buy the dream ranch by offering to contribute money he has saved up for it.
George manipulates Lennie by taking advantage of Lennie's simple-mindedness and dependence on him. He often convinces Lennie to do things or not do things by appealing to Lennie's trust in him and his desire to please George. George can be both loving and controlling towards Lennie, using their close bond to control their situation.