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Essay On George And Lennie Friendship

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When times are hard having a loyal companion can make the ride easier. Friends are valuable in periods of strife because you can talk it out and it’s not lonely. George and Lennie traveled together from farm to farm, with the dream of buying a farm. In “Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck emphasizes the theme of friendship through the character of George and Lennie as they travel together, care for one another, and strive to attain their dream ranch. It would’ve been easier for George and Lennie to feel bad for themselves throw in the towel. Instead, they relied on each other and kept their spirits high. Lennie is as loyal a companion a man could ask for. What Lennie lacks in mental strength he counters in physical strength. George is Lennie’s father figure, Lennie would do anything to please George. George used to take advantage of Lennie’s faithfulness, by commanding him to do outrageous tasks like hold his head under water. Then George realized how blessed he is to have a friend who will do anything for him.
"Whatever we ain't got, that's what you want. God a'mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy. I could go get a job an' work, an no trouble. No mess at all, …show more content…

They got no family. They don't belong no place. They come to a ranch an’ work up a stake and then they go inta town and blow their stake, and the first thing you know they’re poundin’ their tail on some other ranch. They ain’t got nothing to look ahead to.” (Steinbeck 14-15). George and Lennie were the primary example of friendship in the novella, but friendship occurred throughout. On the ranch the guys entertained each other to keep spirits high. The leader of the ranch was Slim. He earned everyone’s respect and was easy to talk to. He dictated what happened at the ranch and was close with everyone. Back in the 1920’s, racism was present, so while everyone got off of work and was enjoying each other’s company, Crooks was

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