Wednesday, October 9, 2013

In "Of Mice and Men", why is the friendship between Lennie and George so special?

Everyone needs someone to be friends with, and to have company. George and Lennie rely on each other. Lennie is mentally-disabled and needs George to help him and look after him and George needs to feel special and important, which he gets by being Lennie's guardian. Their dream is created together and is the glue of their relationship. Both George and Lennie see each other in their dream, George being his own boss, and Lennie tending the rabbits.  

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