George appears powerful in John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men because of the author's use of diction. Gary Sinise, director of the book's 1992 film adaptation, misses the opportunity to also give George power in his life. In the book on , it says“‘If he tangles with you, Lennie, we’re gonna get the can.’” (PAGE 29) He meant that they’re going to get kicked out. But in the movie George doesn’t say that. He says “Just try to keep away from him will ya? Comes in the bunkhouse again you move clear to the other side of the room.”(Gary Sinise) They angled the camera up at Lennie and George and down at Curley by the horses. This shows that Lennie and George currently had power over Curley.
In the book on , George says”’We gotta get a big stake together.
In the book on , George says”’We gotta get a big stake together.