The Theme Of Friendship In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

Candy has a feeling of loneliness, for he has only George and his dog. However, Carlson shot his dog, he can now only rely on George to be less lonely. After the death of his dog, he is encouraged to join George and Lennie’s plan, because he want somebody to be with, even he will be the one who contribute most in the plan. He also regrets for doing something wrong, “I shouldn’t let no stranger shoot my dog.” He regretted it because he doesn't know how Carlson Killed kills his dog, whether it is in a painful way or a quick one.

Good friendships make life easier. Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, is about two men, George and Lennie, who go on various journeys in order to get a job. Although George would consider Lennie to be his closest friend, he ultimately ends up shooting and killing Lennie. George did this, not out of hatred, but rather out of protection. A good friend will always want what is best for one another. Steinbeck uses his protagonists’ friendship in order to show that true friendship can help make any of life’s hardships less difficult.

As Thomas Aquinas states, “There is nothing on this earth more prized than true friendship.” Friends cheer each other up when they are sad and support them when they are happy. In John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men, two migrant workers, George and Lennie, arrive as newcomers on the ranch. Throughout the story, different problems are thrown their way, and their friendship is tested with each one. George shows how true friendship requires sacrifice because friends sacrifice personal freedom, they protect each other, and they sacrifice emotional energy.

Is the love of your friend unconditional? Would you care for them if they were mentally retarded? What if they had unpredictable behavior that could be lethal to others? This was the daily life and burden of George in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. George and Lennie are great friends that are two migrant workers in California during the 1920s. George is physically a small man that takes care Lennie. Lennie is unaware of his largeness and strength that has a gentle heart and likes to pet soft things. The story begins when the two men are dropped off by a bus two miles away from the destination of the farm they are going to work at. George and Lennie stop by a river to get a drink of water before they walk to the farm. When George takes a sip of water, he notices that Lennie is hiding something in his pocket. So George asks Lennie what it is, Lennie pulls out a dead mouse. Lennie says that it feels soft and he likes to pet it. George, out of fear, takes the dead mouse and throws it into the river. George tells Lennie that he could get really sick from the mouse.

Of Mice and Men was written by John Steinbeck. He is a famed novelist, Of Mice and Men was published in 1937. It tells the story of George Milton and Lennie Small, two migrant workers who move from place to place in California in search of new job opportunities During the Great Depression which took place in the 1930’s. In this novella Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck uses the symbolism of Crooks, Candy and Curley’s Wife to contribute to the overall theme of loneliness

These are all strong, recognizable, strong friendships that have been built in the past, but the

Candy’s loss of his dog and joining George and Lennie’s dream of owning land shows how a shared dream can spread hope and friendship.  After the death of the dog, Candy expresses a deep sense of loss.  He is so empty inside.  When Candy hears George and Lennie talking about owning a piece of land Candy’s emptiness begins to fill up with the idea George and Lennie share.  Candy tells George, “Tell you what-. . .Spose I went in with you guys.  Tha’s three hundred an’ fifty bucks I put in”.  George’s reaction makes Candy spill his soul out to George. When he tells George that he would ‘make a will an’ leave his share to Lennie and George”.  George and Lennie let Candy share their dream and this gives hope, later when Candy is constantly “figurin’ and figurin’” because of his excitement about the “ranch". Candy develops a friendship with

Has anyone ever had such a strong friendship with someone that they consider them family? The book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck illustrates an amazing friendship.The book is mostly about two men named Lennie and George. This story gets very sad and ends up leaving everyone depressed at the end. One of the themes he uses is companionship.

In the book Candy says, “Well--hell! I had him so long. Had him since he was a pup. I herded sheep with him.” He said proudly, “You wouldn't think it to look at him now, but he was the best damn sheep dog I ever seen”(44). In this quote, Candy talks highly of his old friend. People say that he smells and that he has become too old to do anything. Candy explains that the dog isand has been his companion for many years. He doesn't care that people think he smells because the dog feels more important to him. They have been through many things together over the years, Another example is, “ Candy threw his legs off his bunk. He scratched the white trubble whiskers on his cheek nervously. “I’m so used to him,” he said softly. “ I had him from a pup”(45). Carlson tries to convince Candy to put the old dog out of his misery. Candy tries to find any way that he can stall Carlson shooting his long time pal. In the quote, Candy feels distressed and nervous about the thought of killing his long time friend. He explains that he is used to his presence. Candy is an old man with little friends, but his old dog has been his longtime companion for many

John Steinbeck has written many novels. Of his most famous, the tale, Of Mice and Men, tells the tale about the strife of friendship. The two main characters, George Milton, and Lennie Small, are the best of friends, despite Lennie’s mental disability. Another friendship that is portrayed in the story would be the friendship between Candy and his very old, sickly dog. Another friendship, that is more vague than the others, is the friendship between all the bunkmates; the farm workers. When Steinbeck wrote this epic novella, he not only wrote about friendships, but he showed that friends will go to the ends of the Earth for each other.

In 1937 John Steinbeck wrote Of Mice and Men, a novel that has changed the way people think of friendships since it came out. The novel is about two men who travel together looking for jobs during the great depression. This novel is historical fiction. It has helped many people understand the hardships people went through during the depression. Lennie and George are the two main characters who have a mutualistic relationship. Symbiotic relationships appear in many different types of relationships; furthermore, they are important because classifying relationships can make a person aware of their relationship.

Of Mice and Men, a novella by John Steinbeck, tells the story of a pair of unlikely migrant workers, George and Lennie, and their hopes of being able to own their own piece of land to end their unceasing and lonely travels during the Great Depression. Steinbeck’s intent of the novel is to show how loneliness has the ability to drive somebody mad and affect them in only a negative manner, however, companionship can aid loneliness in people and make them feel better. When the guys had gone into town to drink and left Lennie behind with the pups, he had seen Crooks’s light on in his room. He had gone over and didn’t have an inviting welcoming as he had expected. “Lennie smiled helplessly in an attempt to make friends.

There are many themes in “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck. A few themes are friendships, American dream, woman's rights, and the working class. But the theme I chose is friendship. Steinbeck portrays friendship as a big part of the book, and there are many ups and downs in friendships in “Of Mice and Men.” I believe that most of the friendships are very odd or just not good, true friendships. Lennie and George, Curley and Curley’s wife, and Crooks and the rest of the workers, are the friendships that I feel have the most impact on the story. Starting with George and Lennie.

Friendship is a necessity for almost all living things. Without friendship, many people or even animals around the world would be very lonely or even grumpy. Friendship is something to look forward to when you’re feeling down. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck shows many examples of friendship through the characters Lennie and George. George and Lennie’s relationship shows us the true meaning of friendship. George and Lennie have a great friendship where they take care of one another, support each other, and show how they make sacrifices for the sake of their friendship.

Imagine going through life without having any friends. The story Of Mice and Men, by