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George Milton took care of Lennie after Aunt Clara died in "Of Mice and Men". They traveled together and worked odd jobs on ranches, with George looking out for Lennie's well-being and trying to keep him out of trouble.
George protected Lennie by looking out for his well-being, providing guidance, and making sure he stayed safe from harm. He always tried to keep Lennie out of trouble and tried to create a safe and stable environment for him.
George MiltonLennie smallGeorge and Lennie. Lennie is a big guy who's a bit slow and likes to pet soft things like rats. George is a short guy who travels with Lennie and tries to keep him out of trouble.
George told Lennie to flee to the clearing by the river and wait for him to come get him, if Lennie got into any trouble. George and Lennie spent the night in the same clearing on their way to the ranch/farm.
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
Lennie didn't go into town because George instructed him to stay at the ranch to avoid getting into trouble. George wanted to keep Lennie out of situations where his innocence and strength could unintentionally harm others.
George gets angry with Lennie in the clearing because Lennie, despite being repeatedly told, insists on bringing a dead mouse with him - which goes against their plan to keep a low profile at their new job. George becomes frustrated with Lennie's inability to understand the consequences of his actions.
George MiltonLennie smallGeorge and Lennie. Lennie is a big guy who's a bit slow and likes to pet soft things like rats. George is a short guy who travels with Lennie and tries to keep him out of trouble.
To not say anything to the boss and if they get in trouble to go back to the camping spot
He likes the fact that the mice is soft and wants to keep it. Until george tells him to give it. Afterwards George throws it.
Lennie is mental. So to keep lennie out of trouble George tells him stories about them having their own ranch. Plus rabbits. That's lennies favorite part. If lennie messes up then he can't tend the rabbits.