Of Mice and Men: Question and answers

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Of Mice and men.

Q. Explain and comment on the relationship between George and Lennie.

A. 1. George and Lennie share a unique and special relationship.

     2. They are inseparable friends.

     3. George takes Lennie as his responsibility and looks out for him.

     4. George is tough and smart while Lennie is huge in size but childlike, shy and timid.

     5. George supervises Lennie's moves to keep him out of trouble.

     6.  Lennie is loyal in his friendship and dependant on George.

     7.  George is tough on Lennie but also enjoys his company.

     8.  Lennie's obesession of fury things nearly cost them their job.

     9.  They have differences, yet share a common dream of a small place of their own.

    10. They value each other for company and support.

Q.  How relevant is the play's title “Of Mice and men “to the events of the play?

 

A.   1. The main character Lennie has an obsession for fury animals.

       2. He likes to keep mice which he loves to pet with his thumb.

       3. He tends to mishandle them and often kills them carelessly.

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       4. His best friend, George is always troubled by his actions

       5. They even lost their job due to Lennie's obsession to feel a dress of a girl.

       6. The play relates the relationship of the two characters and how one friend deals

           with the possessiveness of the other character.

Q. What is the dream and why is it important in the play?

A. 1. George and Lennie share a common dream and a simple vision of their future.

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