Lennie’s character is very simple. He is kind, playful, un-knowing, questioning, obedient, and never wishes to cause harm. All his features on his body are extremely large, but this is a limitation for Lennie as he may accidentally crush or destroy something. Lennie is very “childish” and most of the time unaware of his actions. He is large, innocent, strong, quiet, playful, very kind, and has a mind of a child. Lennie is extremely forgetful and constantly pleading George to remind him about their shared dream even though he knows it himself. He is highly dependent on George, looking up to him, as if he was his idol and role model. Lennie is a highly loveable character in this novel, and the ending of Of Mice and Men will make readers cry.
George in the other hand is very different to his companion, Lennie. He is rather short, smart and bossy. He always seems to have the right way of doing things. George is the “older brother” of the two, and is always looking after poor Lennie. (Page 4)“The first man was small and quick, dark face with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose.” Though Lennie is always driving the two of them into trouble, he is George’s only “family”, and without each other, everything would be without doubt miserable as anything. They are not wealthy and they have to work and work to keep away from reaching their budget. “”Lennie” he said sharply. “Lennie, for gods sake don’t drink so much.” Lennie continued to snort into the pool. The small man leaned over and shook him by the shoulder. “Lennie, you gonna be sick like you was last night!””
Lennie was brought to George by his Aunt Clara to take care for. Ever since, the two men have traveled together through rough and tough, and their relationship between each other has grown stronger and stronger. George could have had a good life, but no, he was stuck with Lennie. Secretly George enjoyed every bit of it. Even if they were in trouble, George would remember how Lennie is his one and only “family”.
In conclusion of this essay, Lennie and George are the main characters of the novel Of Mice and Men and are traveling through the great depression in the relationship of “father son” bond. They have their differences, but in reality, they could not live with out each other or them selves there to help.
Guys like us that work on ranches are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place....With us it ain't like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us.
By Ilona Tuominen
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