A wise Hollywood actor Woody Allen once said, “Life is full of misery, loneliness,and suffering-and it’s all over much too soon.” Loneliness is one of the main themes in Of Mice and Men, the novel written during The Great Depression by John Steinbeck. In this essay, I am going to explain how the characters George, Lennie and Curley’s wife are all impacted by loneliness.
Although George is a smart guy, he is lonely. He relies on his relationship with Lennie to feel better about his loneliness. George has known Lennie for a long time and feels responsible for him. This makes George feel lonely in that it alienates him from other people. George pictures the ranch and the girl he is supposed to meet and sometimes Lennie just doesn't fit into that picture. George says to Lennie, “If I was alone I could live so easy.” (Pg.11) Even though Lennie is tough to handle, George would be lost without Lennie. He has gotten so used to being with him. He also said to Lennie, “I want you to stay with me Lennie.” (Pg.13) George likes Lennie’s companionship, which keeps him from feeling the same …show more content…
Lennie doesn't have the ability to live on his own and society would not be very appreciative of his differences and would be scared of him and stay away from him. On (Pg.12) Lennie retorts to George,”If you don’t want me I can go off in the hills an’ find a cave. I can go away anytime.” Lennie is always getting scolded for the unintentional things that he does. He likes George and wants his friendship, but doesn't really understand what would happen to himself without George. He just depends on George to be there for him. Lennie thinks George will leave him or won’t let him tend the rabbits when he does these things. (Pg.73) explains this. Lennie says this to Crooks, “I know George won’t leave me, I know George won’t do that.” Also on (Pg.81) Lennie shares with Crooks, “I wish George was
Although George is a smart guy, he is lonely. He relies on his relationship with Lennie to feel better about his loneliness. George has known Lennie for a long time and feels responsible for him. This makes George feel lonely in that it alienates him from other people. George pictures the ranch and the girl he is supposed to meet and sometimes Lennie just doesn't fit into that picture. George says to Lennie, “If I was alone I could live so easy.” (Pg.11) Even though Lennie is tough to handle, George would be lost without Lennie. He has gotten so used to being with him. He also said to Lennie, “I want you to stay with me Lennie.” (Pg.13) George likes Lennie’s companionship, which keeps him from feeling the same …show more content…
Lennie doesn't have the ability to live on his own and society would not be very appreciative of his differences and would be scared of him and stay away from him. On (Pg.12) Lennie retorts to George,”If you don’t want me I can go off in the hills an’ find a cave. I can go away anytime.” Lennie is always getting scolded for the unintentional things that he does. He likes George and wants his friendship, but doesn't really understand what would happen to himself without George. He just depends on George to be there for him. Lennie thinks George will leave him or won’t let him tend the rabbits when he does these things. (Pg.73) explains this. Lennie says this to Crooks, “I know George won’t leave me, I know George won’t do that.” Also on (Pg.81) Lennie shares with Crooks, “I wish George was