Lennie In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

“ Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don’t belong no place… They ain’t got nothing to look ahead to… With us it ain’t like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us.” () The book Of Mice and Men was written by John Steinbeck in 1937. The story takes place during the Great Depression, following the lives of two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Small. George becomes the guardian of Lennie after the death of Lennie’s aunt Clara. It’s a controversial topic whether or not George was a good friend to Lennie throughout the book. (I think) George was a good friend to Lennie because he stands by him, keeps him out of trouble, and protects him. …show more content…
() In chapter 1, George reminds Lennie of the incident he caused in Weed, the last town they worked at. George recounts, “Jus’ wanted to feel that girl’s dress... Well, how the hell did she know you jus’ wanted to feel her dress? She jerks back and you hold on like it was a mouse. She yells and we got to hide in a irrigation ditch all day with guys lookin’ for us…” During that time, George could have easily abandoned Lennie to deal with the community and escape to live the carefree life he has always dreamed of. He could finally have a stable career, spend all of his money at a cat house or on alcohol, and have a girl. Instead he chooses to stand by Lennie and help him with his