Comparing Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

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They both are caretakers of someone they love and both are also very protective people. In the same way, their responsibilities to their companion affects them both socially because since they always have to take care of someone, they lack freedom for themselves. In contrast, Gilbert is more calm and passive aggressive to problems as opposed to George. George shows that he is very aggressive when it comes to problems with him and Lennie. In summary, George and Gilbert are both very similar but different in their own unique

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