Similarities Between Farleys And Ootek

" No, I'm sorry Lily, I am not," but Lilly wouldn't have it, she ran up the stairs and slammed her bedroom door. Stefan let out a heavy sigh as the dust fell in the sunlight from the ceiling.

I woke up to Georgia screaming. I wish I could comfort her. I know what it's like to scream from a nightmare. Lucas comes in. He looks at me, then goes and holds Georgia.

Lennie trembled- “You gonna say I’s made trouble again and that I cain’t tend no rabbits. But I-I’m so sorry George, I’s didn’t mean it.” He began to quiver then, with his monstrous shoulders shaking back and forth in huge vacillating motions. George scooted over and gently placed his arm on his back.

Shoes hit the ground for some time before stopping next to George’s head, a steady presence hovering over him.

“Honey it’s time to get up.” She called up the stairs. She heard a clang and little footsteps. Will appeared around the corner and ran down

“Sorry but I just can’t. I need Lennie and this is the only way I’ll be with him.” George brought the gun up to his head and walked up to Lennie. “See you soon Lennie…”

Undoubtedly with many untimely deaths, such as automobile accidents, survivors are often left with survivors’ guilt and have to find ways to coupe death, as George did in the story. The tragic accident that killed George’s wife and her parents left him in disarray, but he persevered by holding on to the memories of his wife, helping others and by staying busy throughout story. George did not feel sorry for his self or succumb to moping around and lying in bed all day, as many do when coping with death. For instance, George spends his days helping and interviewing the Zamora and Thout families, he brings them food, offers advice and ultimately shows compassion for both families. Additionally, he keeps close relationships with his friends

Throughout the novel, George expels a great deal of energy in attempt to prevent Lennie from ever feeling scared or alone and therefore he feels compelled to remain by Lennie’s side even as he faces his final moments on earth.

knows how George feels and tries to calm George down, “If you don’ want me I could

It takes some nudging but eventually he's on his back in the tall grass, shoulder-to-shoulder with her- waiting for the world to wake up.

Slowly, they can hear footsteps creaking through the old wooden floor. George comes out and asks, “What can I do?”

“No, no, NO!” Tomm screamed desperately as he clawed through the air in a pointless endeavor to reach the bedpost. He should have seen the signs. Usually, by this point he would have found a safe place to hide. “I’m sorry! I’M SORRY! I PLEASE PUT ME DOWN! I’M SORRY!”

George followed Slim for a drink and tried to take his mind of things. He was still comprehending if killing Lennie was the right thing to do. George took a gulp of the drink and said,

Curley returns and asks if they have seen his wife. George says she was there about a half an hour ago and that she said she was looking for him. Curley stares at George as if he is seeing him for the first time, and then he leaves. George tells Lennie that he is worried that he, not Lennie, is going to be the one to fight with Curley. George and Lennie go out the door to dinner.

the added weight to his shoulder makes his fingers still and his brows lift as he glances over to find peebee dozing