How Does Steinbeck Show Loneliness In Of Mice And Men

(3) Those quotes clearly explain that George is trying to watch that Lennie ceases drinking when necessary. Another quote to assist my claim is “I want you to stay with me, Lennie. Jesus Christ, somebody’d shoot you for a coyote if you was by yourself”. (13) That quote indirectly clarifies that George desires to be the one to oversee Lennie.

“I want you to stay with me, lennie. Jesus christ somebody’d shoot you for a coyote if you was by yourself. No, you stay with me. Your aunt clara wouldn’t like you running off by yourself even if she is dead” - (Steinbeck 13). This quote shows George looking out for Lennie.

Lastly George was trying to help Lennie live his dream."I remember about the rabbits, George"(steinbeck 4). In this quote it expresses how much Lennie wanted to tend the rabbits. George tells Lennie that if he helped him gather enough money that Lennie could tend the rabbits, this shows that George wants Lennie to be happy and will help him do what he wants to.

George and Lennie have a strong bond of friendship that makes them both feel like they are actually somebody. For example, “ ‘I been mean ain’t I?’ ‘If you don’t want me I can go off in the hills an’ find a cave. I can go away any time.’ ‘No—look! I was jus’ foolin, Lennie, cause I want you to stay with me.’” (p.14) This shows that George actually wants Lennie to be thought of as one of his friends, not as a doll that he can just kick around. The quote also shows that George cares for Lennie tremendously and really understands how Lennie feels. Secondly, Lennie feels the same way back at George “But not us! An’ why? Because…. Because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that’s why.” (p.15). This is a good example

George takes care of Lennie many ways. George has taken care of Lennie for a long time. George took him under his wing even though he didn’t need to. George genuinely cares for Lennie. He feeds him, makes sure he is safe, also he gives him hope. George is constantly watching Lennie. George is a good friend to Lennie; however, George gets annoyed with Lennie very easily. He does this to make sure he doesn’t get into trouble or lost. He never leaves him by himself. This is shown when Lennie offers to leave, but George tells him “I want you to stay with me Lennie”(Steinbeck 104). George really cares for Lennie.

He don’t want to take care of him anymore because Lennie would do stuff that George asked him not too but one thing and that was hide in the bunches when he got in trouble but ever thing else Lennie would forget or would do something to get them in trouble or whatever then he did something bad and that was killed curls wife and he would ask for things that they don’t have. Well we aint got any George exploded whatever we aint got, that’s what you want(Steinbeck 11) George wanted to be by himself because Lennie would always mess things up and ruin things for

George also has to remind him what he has to do to stay out of trouble like staying away from Curley’s wife and to

Lennie had told George "If you don' want me, I can g off in the hills an' find a cave. I can go away any time" ("Steinbeck") this quote shows a form of isolation and loneliness that neither of them want to face. It also shows how Lennie feels unwanted and like a burden on George. Lennie also warned "I don' like this place, George. This ain't no good place. I wanna get outa here"("Steinbeck").This quote illustrates The form of innocence that Lennie has. That he doesn't mean to hurt anyone he just doesn't realize his own strength. He's passive-aggressive behavior teaches us a main lesson in this story.

In the text, george explains to Lennie how they always have to keep

Loneliness is a basic part of human life. In his novel, Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck illustrates the loneliness of California ranch life in the early 1930’s and shows how people are driven to find friendship.

From the beginning of the story, it is clear that George is agitated by Lennie’s childish behavior, and he states his desire to be able to live on his own. The first occurrence is in chapter one, where George says, “…if I was alone I could live so easy… An’ whatta got, I got you!” (11). Soon after this scene, George expresses his wish to no longer have nor need Lennie in his life, declaring that he loves the idea of the great times he would have without him (12). Finally, George despises explaining Lennie’s mental illness.

In the novella Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, loneliness is present throughout. It starts with ranch workers who are viewed as lonely; they have no real home. This idea of loneliness was very prominent during the 1930’s, as many people had to fend for themselves. During the Great Depression, people were secluded and couldn’t build relationships; they were forced to work to keep themselves afloat. Loneliness was one of the effects of the Great Depression.

George feels a certain obligation to Lennie, based on past promises, and feelings of guilt. George has a deep belief that if he were to abandon Lennie, it would put him (Lennie) in a position of helplessness. QUOTE AND BACKGROUND

From reading chapter one, I can infer that Lennie looks up to George like a parent. He follows George’s lead and asks George questions, even requesting that George sooth him with a story as they go to bed. For instance, after setting the scene, Chapter one begins with George and Lennie walking in single file to a pond, as Lennie mirrors several of George’s actions including “ Pushing himself back, drawing up his knees, and embracing them,”(Steinbeck 4) just as George had done. Mimicking George’s actions is a way of proving he wants to be like George, just as many young children want to be like their parents one day. Additionally, At the end of the chapter George tells Lennie to finish the story about their dream future together. Lennie replies

Lennie is extremely dependent on George and gains a lot more from him. Growing up, George acts like Lennie’s father figure and has been the person to take care of him, when Lennie’s Aunt Clara passed away. Lennie isn’t the brightest person, but that doesn’t seem to bother George. Lennie relies on George to remember everything for him as he isn’t able to himself. When Lennie got in trouble in Weed, George