To Walk Alone or Walk Among Others?
"I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light." - Helen Keller
In John Steinbeck's Of Mice & Men, a story is told of George & Lennie's ambition of owning a ranch of their own. Lennie's character suffers from a mental disorder that presents itself in Lennie's childish behaviors. George dedicates much of his time towards looking after Lennie, making sure his actions do not get them into trouble. They have just started a job at a new ranch when Lennie's choices put them both into a difficult situation, which leaves George with a challenging ultimatum. Throughout this passage, Steinbeck reveals the extreme importance of companionship in times of loneliness, despair, and trouble.
"I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light." - Helen Keller
In John Steinbeck's Of Mice & Men, a story is told of George & Lennie's ambition of owning a ranch of their own. Lennie's character suffers from a mental disorder that presents itself in Lennie's childish behaviors. George dedicates much of his time towards looking after Lennie, making sure his actions do not get them into trouble. They have just started a job at a new ranch when Lennie's choices put them both into a difficult situation, which leaves George with a challenging ultimatum. Throughout this passage, Steinbeck reveals the extreme importance of companionship in times of loneliness, despair, and trouble.