George and Lennie were arguing over the ketchup because Lennie wanted to eat it with his meal, while George was frustrated with Lennie's childlike behavior and inability to understand the limited resources they had. George felt that ketchup was a luxury they couldn't afford, highlighting the struggles they faced in their harsh environment. This moment reflects their dynamic, showcasing George's role as caretaker and the challenges of their friendship amidst their difficult circumstances.
George gets angry at Lennie mainly out of frustration and a sense of responsibility for having to constantly watch over him. Lennie's actions often unintentionally cause problems or put them in difficult situations, leading George to feel overwhelmed and upset. However, George's anger is also motivated by his love for Lennie and a desire to protect him from harm.
The boss was suspicious because he thought George was trying to cover up for Lennie's lack of intelligence or understanding. He may have also questioned George's control over Lennie and their relationship dynamic.
Lennie is one of the few people that Crooks has power over. Lennie had just trespassed in Crook's room. Crooks is teasing Lennie, because he knows that Lennie depends on George to make every decision for him. When Lennie thinks this is true, he gets really worried. Because he is gulible, he believes him so easily.
Lennie is one of the few people that Crooks has power over. Lennie had just trespassed in Crook's room. Crooks is teasing Lennie, because he knows that Lennie depends on George to make every decision for him. When Lennie thinks this is true, he gets really worried. Because he is gulible, he believes him so easily.
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.
Crooks taunts Lennie about George going to town to make him feel insecure and isolated. He knows that Lennie relies on George for guidance and feels vulnerable without him, so Crooks uses this information to get under Lennie's skin and assert his power in the situation.
Lennie and George warmed up their food by building a fire and then placing their food on sticks to cook it over the fire. They relied on this method for cooking their meals while on the road as migrant ranch workers.
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.
Belabor means arguing excessively over a point. Don't belabor the point, George.
George may be trying to stay composed to prevent further upsetting Lennie, who has a mental disability. He may also be holding back his emotions to maintain control of the situation and provide needed guidance to Lennie. Additionally, George may have learned to hide his feelings over time as a survival mechanism in their challenging circumstances.
They are always arguing. We were arguing over where to go for dinner.
Lennie's Sneaky ThingsIn Steinbeck's novel 'Of Mice and Men' Lennie tries to do many sneaky things. For example, in Chapter 5 we read about the puppy he was given by Slim. While playing with the puppy in the barn Lennie accidentally kills it, and then tries to conceal this fact by hiding the body under some hay.