Throughout the novel, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, the author depicts underlying literary elements to help enhance the reader’s understanding of dissimilar characters. During the novel, two main characters are followed in their search for their American Dream. Lennie, who is portrayed as powerful, unintelligent man, is only sought after as a good workman. George, who is depicted as Lennie’s companion and caretaker, sometimes is seen as burdened by Lennie’s unintelligible demand. George is deemed morally responsible for Lennie’s actions, which continually are not very excusable ones. Because of this, Steinbeck illustrates the motif of companionship to demonstrate how people feel a strong desire to accept another’s company, despite prejudice or mental obstacles.
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Lennie nearly sacrifices his and George’s freedom after he is accused of rape on the ranch that he and Lennie were employed on, but get away without being caught. The ranch, referred to as “Weed” in the novel, plays an important role in showing George’s companionship toward Lennie.
A major moment in the novel that portrays George’s kindheartedness toward Lennie’s life is during George’s conversation with a ranch hand that he entrusts:
“I ain’t got no people,” George said. “I seen the guys that go around on the ranches alone. That ain’t no good. They don’t have no fun. After a long time they get mean. They get wantin’ to fight all the time.”
“Yeah, they get mean,” Slim agreed. “They get so they don’t want to talk to nobody.”
“Course Lennie’s a God Damn nuisance most of the time, “Said George. “But you get used to goin’ around with a guy an’ you can’t get rid of him.” (Steinbeck
Lennie nearly sacrifices his and George’s freedom after he is accused of rape on the ranch that he and Lennie were employed on, but get away without being caught. The ranch, referred to as “Weed” in the novel, plays an important role in showing George’s companionship toward Lennie.
A major moment in the novel that portrays George’s kindheartedness toward Lennie’s life is during George’s conversation with a ranch hand that he entrusts:
“I ain’t got no people,” George said. “I seen the guys that go around on the ranches alone. That ain’t no good. They don’t have no fun. After a long time they get mean. They get wantin’ to fight all the time.”
“Yeah, they get mean,” Slim agreed. “They get so they don’t want to talk to nobody.”
“Course Lennie’s a God Damn nuisance most of the time, “Said George. “But you get used to goin’ around with a guy an’ you can’t get rid of him.” (Steinbeck