Q1- Compare the ways in which the authors of both texts explore the themes of friendship and responsibility. Throughout author John Steinbeck’s, Of Mice and Men and director Lasse Hallström’s What’s Eating Gilbert Grape?, there is a strong theme of friendship and responsibility affiliated with each character. Much like Gilbert and Arnie’s relationship, for the duration of the novella George and Lennie are seen as friends despite all they have gone through together. Even though George’s life is disturbed considerably by Lennie’s presence, he still stands by Lennie and continues to guide him through life. This friendship is much the same as the connection between Lennie and George, with Lennie being entirely dependent on George and his guidance. George and Gilbert act as the leaders and protectors of Lennie and Arnie, being responsible for their every action and helping to keep others from hassling them. In return, Arnie and Lennie each try their best to do the right thing by their protectors, returning the favour in their own way and only on a few occasions disobeying their guidance. “Lennie: I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why.” Although when this situation does occur, both Gilbert and George are generally supportive and understand how their mind works; as seen in the following quote from Of Mice and Men. Lennie said, "I thought you was mad at me, George." "No," said George. "No, Lennie, I ain't mad. I never been mad, and I ain' now.
Many characters in, “Of Mice and Men”, show friendship. George and Lennie show the most examples of having a great friendship. George and Lennie both take each care of one another and care about each other. They both support each other in making the dream of living off the fatta’ the land, come true. Doing these things prove that they have a strong friendship.
"No," said George. "No, Lennie, I ain't mad. I never been mad, and I ain' now.
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.
Throughout the book, “Of Mice and Men”,George and Lennie have faced many difficulties and problems. But they never quite gave up on each other. In the book, “Of Mice and Men”, John Steinbeck stated many things to prove the main idea. Throughout the book, John Steinbeck shows the difficulties that George and Lennie have to deal with. He states on how they are different, their problems and what keeps their relationship stable. Friendships may be difficult and put you out from the rest, but it has it’s values.
“Lennie was in a panic. His face was contorted. She screamed then, and Lennie's other hand closed over her mouth and nose. "Please don't," he begged. "Oh! Please don't do that. George'll be mad." … "I don't want you to yell. You gonna get me in trouble jus' like George says you will. Now don't you do that." And she
Considering the close friendship between Lennie and George, I think they are pretty much inseparable. Lennie causes a lot of trouble for George, like killing things easily because of his strength, but George never left Lennie to live by himself. I think George knows that without Lennie, he would be isolated and lonely. I think the relationship between Lennie and George can definitely make connections to problems in the real world. Dealing with loneliness
In chapter one of “Of Mice and Men”, we are introduced to the characters Lennie and George. The book starts with describing a serene scene of a valley with a river running through it. The book then focuses on the two characters that emerge out of the forest. One with sharp features and strong stance and the other looking as though he is still in his pubescent years. As the chapter progresses, the author, John Steinbeck, allows readers to catch a glimpse of the characters’ relationship with each other and see the inner workings of their symbiotic partnership.
says “No Lennie. I ain’t mad. I never been mad, an’ I ain’t now. That’s a thing i want
George and Lennie have a strong bond of friendship that makes them both feel like they are actually somebody. For example, “ ‘I been mean ain’t I?’ ‘If you don’t want me I can go off in the hills an’ find a cave. I can go away any time.’ ‘No—look! I was jus’ foolin, Lennie, cause I want you to stay with me.’” (p.14) This shows that George actually wants Lennie to be thought of as one of his friends, not as a doll that he can just kick around. The quote also shows that George cares for Lennie tremendously and really understands how Lennie feels. Secondly, Lennie feels the same way back at George “But not us! An’ why? Because…. Because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that’s why.” (p.15). This is a good example
In the book, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, there are two migrant workers that form an unlikely pair and travel together. George is small and is brilliant and Lennie is big but has the mind of a child. Because Lennie is not intelligent, he requires George to take care of him. At the end of the story, Lennie gets into big trouble and will face a death penalty until George makes the hard decision to shoot Lennie and end his life. This raises the question that asks if George and Lennie are true friends. They are true friends because they both help each other and push each other to be better while also looking out for each other in Salinas where they work as ranch workers . This is because George understands Lennie and protects Lennie. While George does help Lennie, Lennie also provides George with companionship and a goal to work towards.
Lennie and George are polar opposites, and, throughout the whole novel, it seems very unlikely for the two of them to continue helping each other. Against all odds, however, the two main characters stick together throughout the whole ordeal; from becoming unemployed to Lennie killing Curley’s wife, the two longtime friends never leave each others side. As exemplified by this quote said by Lennie: “George wun’t go away and leave me. I know George wun’t do that.” it is clear that he values George’s friendship and he is confident in this that he does not believe that George would leave him. Lennie’s other half, George, also, very clearly, value their friendship and puts George’s well being above his; killing Lennie was probably the hardest decision George could’ve made, but he still did it in consideration of his friend. George didn’t want to see Lennie suffer at the hands of Curley (Curley would probably torture Lennie in some way), so he performs what can be considered as a “mercy kill”. The friendship the two companions share is a bond that cannot be broken, not even by
Lennie and George, the inseparable pair, are always travelling together. Some people living in 1930’s California find this fact a little bit odd, but to George and Lennie, it is second nature. In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the traditional views of friendship are challenged when the reader meets the main characters, one of whom is suffering from a disability that prohibits him from being able to learn and comprehend basic concepts such as remembering facts or following directions. The other friend, George Milton, grows increasingly frustrated with having to deal with the disability, and continually complains about it; regardless of that, Lennie Small and his lifelong friend George
The greater part of the novel's appeal, George and Lennie's relationship, although far from what one could call a reciprocal friendship, intrigues the reader in the same way many comic duos intrigue. It is easy to identify with the "smart guy" who helplessly tries to cope with and control his irrational, dumb and, yet, spontaneous, child-like partner as they lurch from one self-inflicted crisis to another. Steinbeck uses that classic comic routine so that the reader warmly identifies and recognizes the relationship. Steinbeck's narrator establishes and characterizes George's lording of power and control over Lennie early in the first chapter:
In the novella Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck, the relationship between Lennie Small and George Milton is complex. Lennie and George are two companions who look for work and brave the hardships of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression together. Although Lennie and George are both grown men, their relationship resembles more of a child and a single parent, or a boy and his dog. Lennie is portrayed as animalistic and childish through his behavior and Steinbeck’s comparisons. This reveals the crucial power dynamic in George and Lennie’s relationship.
immediately responds by asking him to stay. George realizes that Lennie is his only friend that