An Everlasting Friendship

An Everlasting Friendship

John Steinbeck expresses George Milton as a leader and guardian of Lennie Small, in his novel Of Mice and Men. George is proud of Lennie and has stuck up for him numerous times. For example, after there first day at work George was talking to Slim and proudly stated 'Jus' tell Lennie what to do an' he'll do it if it don't take no figuring. He can't think of nothing to do himself, but he sure can take orders.' (Steinbeck 39) This shows that George knows Lennie's flaws, but also knows what Lennie is capable of. George was proud to talk about Lennie like that. Even threw hard times at Weed, George has always been there for Lennie. Even after being questioned by the guys at the ranch, George was still able to say proudly, 'We kinda look after each other, he aint bright. Hell of a good worker, though. Hell of a nice fella, but he aint bright. It's a lot nicer to go around with a guy you know.' (Steinbeck 34-35) This statement shows that still threw bad times George has bitten the bullet and moved on. Even though there are people who don't understand, no one can break up the friendship George and Lennie have. George has always been there for Lennie threw all of his mistakes. Even though George was always there for Lennie, Lennie's mistakes never stopped. George could not take no more after Lennie killed curly's wife. George decided to take Lennie's life before Curly got to him, by shooting Lennie in the back of his head. This action is inconsistent to George's traits because no matter what Lennie did, George was still by his side. George never wanted anyone to think badly of Lennie before getting to know him. 'You aint gunna say a word...' (Steinbeck 6) George told Lennie before they arrived at the ranch. George knows that Lennie can mess up, but wants everyone to see Lennie work before judging him. This shows that George is in charge and is looking out for the best for Lennie. After Slim called Lennie a cuckoo, George said defensively 'He ain't...

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