Of Mice And Men Belonging Analysis

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, two migrant workers, Lennie and George travel together during the depression seeking employment. George and Lennie are an unlikely pair, However, both provide each other sense of belonging. Even though George and Lennie's relationship is mutually beneficial, it is not entirely healthy.

George and Lennie are an unlikely pair, However, both provide each other sense of belonging. George and Lennie are friends since childhood. Both, travel together to find seek employment at a ranch, during the depression. George cares for Lennie and protects him like a parent. Lennie is tough and tall. However, he has a child's mind in a man's body. While both the men travel to seek employment. Lennie acts childish and …show more content…
George, being the parent feels it is his responsibility, to teach Lennie what is wrong and right. George is teaching Lennie society's way of living, providing Lennie boundaries to help him survive. He gives Lennie instructions and stability to develop and grow. On the other hand, Lennie gives George purpose. Without, Lennie George would not have been responsible. George could have done something which is not accepted in society. However, George can't since he understands, Lennie looks up to George and follows his guardian's actions. George feels a sense of responsibility taking care of Lennie. George wouldn't have been working hard to find a job if he did not carry Lennie's responsibility. He acts like a parent and helps Lennie, with special needs to deal with the cruel world. In a way, George feels he at home, taking care of Lennie. Lennie, on the other hand, knows he will be protected as along, George supports him. Lennie and George, help each other be better individuals and offer moral support. Both, Lennie and George find a ranch to work at. Before, the interview both, spend the “night” outside together. Many men at the ranch don't have families, separated from family to earn. Lennie and George stay …show more content…
After traveling, couple of miles, George and Lennie get a chance to get a job at a ranch. Lennie is mentally challenged, George as his guardian makes sure, Lennie is instructed well. Before, the interview with the old man, George instructs Lennie not to “speak”. Lennie treats George like a father and Lennie repeats Georges words couple of times. George does not give Lennie the right to think for himself. Lennie is not supposed to talk if they old man asks him a question. It is not healthy for Lennie. Lennie is instructed by George to act as a puppet and not talk. Even though George cares for Lennie, he is stopping Lennie’s development. Without, George Lennie is nothing but a boy with special needs. Lennie, in the harsh world, can not survive with Georges instructions. Without, George Lennie will fall apart easily, and he won't be able to handle the harsh world. George on the other hand, would be weak and feel lonely without Lennie. George understands, many others member on the ranch feels lonely, could not fulfill their dreams alone. Curly's wife wanted to pursue a career as an “actress”. Without, support and love of her family Curley's wife could not fulfill her dream. She dressed up all the time, wore too much makeup and felt the need to act like an actress. Since her dream was not fulfilled she was shattered. George before, Lennie's death felt he has Lennie's support in