Comparing The American Dream In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

Even though George sometimes says how much better his life would be without Lennie, he will always protect Lennie. George is devoted to watching out for Lennie. He is always telling Lennie not to talk because that will probably lead to trouble. If Lennie gets in trouble that will block the both of them from living their dream. So George is inspired to keep Lennie out of trouble.

In the novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, Lennie and George have both similarities and differences that are revealed throughout the storyline. These comparisons and contrasts are used to explain their unique friendship and dependency on one another. The story begins with the description of their physical and intellectual differences and establishes their roles of who is the dominant one. The story shares the obstacles that have stood in the way of them obtaining their “American Dream” to own land, even if they if they have different motivations. The story concludes with the difficult choice that George makes to end Lennie’s life himself, out of his love for his friend.

In addition, Lennie's childlike manner is portrayed in his dependency on George. He listens to everything George tells him and depends on him for necessities such as food and water. In fact, it seems that without George Lennie would be unable to survive.

Lennie is mentally disabled and so always ‘does bad things’, because of this, he constantly depends on George to protect him and get him out of trouble. For example, in Weed, Lennie constantly ‘wants to touch

It is the natural inclination of all men and women to dream. In John Steinbeck’s novel “Of Mice and Men,” the American dream is sought after by many different characters. However, the main theme in the story is how these dreams are unattainable, and how because of the Great Depression, all American dreams were dead. But what is the American dream? A unitary definition does not exist, however, the meaning of living the American dream is something that differs for everyone. For some people, the American dream might be acceptance and equality. On the other hand, for others, it might mean fame and fortune. In the short story called “Of Mice and Men” the American dream seems unreachable for a number of characters, such as George, Lennie,

We find out in the latter stages of the story that George has a weakness, specifically his dependency of Lennie. Lennie, intelligently, tries to manipulate George by stating that he will leave him and ?live in that cage?. This irritates George who is desperate to win Lennie?s friendship back: I want you to stay with me Lennie, no you stay with me?. This shows that he needs him just as much as Lennie needs him. In general the reader can see that George needs his mate, Lennie to be able to survive, regardless of how mentally retarded he is.

George takes care of Lennie many ways. George has taken care of Lennie for a long time. George took him under his wing even though he didn’t need to. George genuinely cares for Lennie. He feeds him, makes sure he is safe, also he gives him hope. George is constantly watching Lennie. George is a good friend to Lennie; however, George gets annoyed with Lennie very easily. He does this to make sure he doesn’t get into trouble or lost. He never leaves him by himself. This is shown when Lennie offers to leave, but George tells him “I want you to stay with me Lennie”(Steinbeck 104). George really cares for Lennie.

The problem with Lennie was that he was mentally disabled, back in the 1930's people did not understand things like that, and had no clue about disabled people. Lennie was sweet and loved thing that were soft. Lennie would put himself in very dangerous situations and with disability he lacked the capacity to control himself physically. Lennie did not understand how strong he was and they damage he would do until after the fact. He also shares the dream of having the small farm and tending to his small rabbit hutch. Since Lennie is mentally disabled he depends on George for almost everything. Lennie is like a small child that has to a have a parent nearby always or he will get into

2. “‘Lennie-if you jus’ happen to get in trouble like you always done before , I want you to come right here an’ hide in the brush (Steinbeck 15).’”

Lennie's disability is one of the main reasons he struggles in life, but Georges companionship keeps him sound. George gets frustrated often, but tends to give Lennie slack when he makes

In the Novela, Of Mice and Men, Lennie Small, the most important supporting character in the book. Lennie has many unique character traits that define his personality throughout the story until his very end. Throughout the book lennie proves his loyalty to George. George is Lennie’s caretaker. Lennie’s old caretaker,his mom, died and in a promise George took over.

George not only controlled Lennie but he also looked out for him and he wanted him to be happy. An example of this is how he constantly reminds Lennie of their dream,

In society, each individual has their own dream. George and Lennie repeatedly discuss their dream of having their own place where Lennie can tend to the rabbits and every crop they grow is theirs. Candy states,“Everybody wants a little bit of land, not much. Jus’ som’thin’ that was his. Som’thin’ he could live on and there couldn’t nobody throw him off of it” (74).

George deeply cares about Lennie like any other person has for a very close person. When someone cares that much for a person they’d do anything to keep them healthy and happy. As the book is read it seems like George will always be able to keep Lennie out of trouble, but Lennie seems to attract trouble. Which makes George think a lot about Lennie’s future and their situation. George is thrown a lot of red flags making him come to a

Is funny how George and Lennie are best friends yet so different from each other. George is that smart one, responsible, and gives out the orders. He is a small guy, short-tempered but caring friend who always looking after Lennie. Lennie has mental disability, he depends on your George for guidance and protection. This two been friends from way back, they always been together and trouble together. They both look out for each other. Even if Lennie always doing something bad, George will always get him out trouble. George thinks his life will be easier without having to take care