The Importance of George Milton
Of Mice and Men is full of interesting characters, each one has a purpose, whether it be to build the plot or expanding on the theme. John Steinbeck introduces us to George Milton. He is an important part of the story because he is one of the main characters, and he leads Lennie throughout the story. Steinbeck uses this character to reveal how important companionship was for migrant workers in the 1930’s. By examining George, the reader learns that he is faithful, protective, and rational.
George proves his faithfulness by always staying with Lennie, no matter what he does, he won’t leave Lennie by himself. “‘No-look! I was just foolin’ Lennie. ‘Cause I want you to stay with me.’” (pg 13). The quote describes …show more content…
“‘He ain’t no cuckoo,’ said George. ‘He’s dumb as hell, but he ain’t crazy. An’ I ain’t so bright neither, or I wouldn’t be buckin barley for my fifty and found.’” (pg 39). This quote clarifies how George was protecting Lennie from Slim when Slim calls Lennie a cuckoo. This quote illustrates that George will always protect Lennie from other people. Another example would be when George tells Lennie to punch Curley when Curley attacks Lennie.
Finally, George shows he is rational and logical. “‘I ain’t so sure it’s good water,’ he said. ‘Look’s kinda scummy’... ‘You never ought to drink water when it ain’t running.’” (pg 3). In this quote the author describes when Lennie was just drinking water from the lake. George tells him he’s not sure if it’s clean, drinkable water. This quote demonstrates how George uses logic and prior knowledge to determine the quality of the water. He was thinking rationally which proves he was thinking rationally.
In the literary work Of Mice and Men the reader learns of George Milton. Through George the reader learns about being faithful, rational, and protective. The book allows us to think about what it really means to be a friend and shows the differences between now and then, in life, in friendship, and
Of Mice and Men is full of interesting characters, each one has a purpose, whether it be to build the plot or expanding on the theme. John Steinbeck introduces us to George Milton. He is an important part of the story because he is one of the main characters, and he leads Lennie throughout the story. Steinbeck uses this character to reveal how important companionship was for migrant workers in the 1930’s. By examining George, the reader learns that he is faithful, protective, and rational.
George proves his faithfulness by always staying with Lennie, no matter what he does, he won’t leave Lennie by himself. “‘No-look! I was just foolin’ Lennie. ‘Cause I want you to stay with me.’” (pg 13). The quote describes …show more content…
“‘He ain’t no cuckoo,’ said George. ‘He’s dumb as hell, but he ain’t crazy. An’ I ain’t so bright neither, or I wouldn’t be buckin barley for my fifty and found.’” (pg 39). This quote clarifies how George was protecting Lennie from Slim when Slim calls Lennie a cuckoo. This quote illustrates that George will always protect Lennie from other people. Another example would be when George tells Lennie to punch Curley when Curley attacks Lennie.
Finally, George shows he is rational and logical. “‘I ain’t so sure it’s good water,’ he said. ‘Look’s kinda scummy’... ‘You never ought to drink water when it ain’t running.’” (pg 3). In this quote the author describes when Lennie was just drinking water from the lake. George tells him he’s not sure if it’s clean, drinkable water. This quote demonstrates how George uses logic and prior knowledge to determine the quality of the water. He was thinking rationally which proves he was thinking rationally.
In the literary work Of Mice and Men the reader learns of George Milton. Through George the reader learns about being faithful, rational, and protective. The book allows us to think about what it really means to be a friend and shows the differences between now and then, in life, in friendship, and