Of Mice And Men Relationship Between George And Lennie Essay

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In one study, those who had the most friends over a nine-year period cut their risk of death by more than 60% (anapsid.org). Throughout life everyone needs a confidant that will help support and care for them more ways than one. For instance, like Lennie he has George as a big brother that helps guide him in his footsteps, a father figure that explains right from wrong through rules and discipline, and a best friend that goes the extra mile by doing the absolute most of what’s needed. Lennie and George share a complicated relationship, but through it all they always had each other’s back like true friends. For a start, George is like a big brother to Lennie because George shows tough love like true siblings. For example, George treats …show more content…

For instance, In Of Mice and Men at the beginning, once Lennie and George were introduced to everyone. George made sure to keep Lennie very close put to him especially when he had his first encounter with Curley’s gorgeous wife. “Gosh, she was purty.” He smiled admiringly (Steinbeck 32). George didn’t agree with Lennie’s` statement. Instead, of hearing Lennie out, George shut him down because he wanted to feel in control of the situation. George already knew before hand that if Lennie had any more dealings with Curley’s wife it wasn’t going to end pretty. Just like parents, George followed his instinct and demanded Lennie not to speak with Curley’s wife as if he was a child. George’s actions showed that he cares for Lennie and didn’t want him to be hurt, so he did what he thought was best and had to put his foot down. Lennie and George’s interactions show that the two have a parent and childlike relationship because George has complete control over Lennie’s decisions and like a child, Lennie …show more content…

Towards the end of, Of Mice and Men George had to make a very significant decision of ending Lennie’s life. As a friend everyone has had to sacrifice something in order to make each other happy. And in this incident the only way to fulfill Lennie’s happiness was to exhume him from all of the worlds harm. And Lennie fulfilled George’s happiness by always being there for him, understanding his frustrations and complications of life. George and Lennie are the best of friends because they’ve gone through many difficulties and have stuck with each through

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