Why do we hurt the ones we love? Why do they hurt us? For some the pain they cause is unintentional, for others it is. In Of Mice and Men, Lennie and George are an interesting pair; they are two polar opposites that love each other like family. Lennie is a burden upon George. He may not mean it but he ends up being a negative force on George’s dreams. Lennie’s dependant nature impedes George’s dreams and in turn creates a negative force in his life.
For instance, although George is patient and helps Lennie, Lennie is unable to think for himself. He’s also unable to think rationally In the beginning of the book. Lennie decides to grab a woman’s skirt but he also holds onto it. The girl is frightened and this causes a chain of events to occur. In the end, George and Lennie are chased out of town and forced to find new work. In turn, the situation inconveniences George and his plans to buy a farm with Lennie because they lose their jobs. Lennie is so unreliable that George won’t even trust him with his work ticket. “You never had none, you crazy bastard. I got both of ‘em here. Think I would let you carry your own work card? (5)” While walking to the new farm that they work on Lennie picks up a mouse to pet. Whether …show more content…
They are complete opposites; George supports them both and Lennie makes it hard for George. Of course, Lennie does good work with his strength, but they would not have gotten their jobs if not for George. Those around the pair remark how interesting their relationship is. “All the time he coulda had such a good time if it wasn’t for you. (101)” Those around Lennie and George see how much of a hindrance Lennie is. George tells most that Lennie and him are cousins to explain away any questions but he himself says, “If I was a relative of yours, I’d shoot myself. (24)” Though they consider each other family George is more of a babysitter to
For instance, although George is patient and helps Lennie, Lennie is unable to think for himself. He’s also unable to think rationally In the beginning of the book. Lennie decides to grab a woman’s skirt but he also holds onto it. The girl is frightened and this causes a chain of events to occur. In the end, George and Lennie are chased out of town and forced to find new work. In turn, the situation inconveniences George and his plans to buy a farm with Lennie because they lose their jobs. Lennie is so unreliable that George won’t even trust him with his work ticket. “You never had none, you crazy bastard. I got both of ‘em here. Think I would let you carry your own work card? (5)” While walking to the new farm that they work on Lennie picks up a mouse to pet. Whether …show more content…
They are complete opposites; George supports them both and Lennie makes it hard for George. Of course, Lennie does good work with his strength, but they would not have gotten their jobs if not for George. Those around the pair remark how interesting their relationship is. “All the time he coulda had such a good time if it wasn’t for you. (101)” Those around Lennie and George see how much of a hindrance Lennie is. George tells most that Lennie and him are cousins to explain away any questions but he himself says, “If I was a relative of yours, I’d shoot myself. (24)” Though they consider each other family George is more of a babysitter to