Similarities Between Of Mice And Men

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Of Mice and Men essay
Similarities and differences are what make us all unique. The similarities and differences of two men, George and Lennie, are greatly displayed during their journey together. In John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men, George and Lennie share many similarities and differences; they are both scared to become lonely, they are complete opposites, and they share the same dream for their future.
The fear of becoming lonely is a hardship both George and Lennie went through. Although they did not share many similarities, the need of having a companion was something that was common for these two men. In chapter one of the novella George says, “ With us it ain’t like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us. We don’t have to sit in a bar room blowin’ in our jack jus’ because we got …show more content…

We are given these detailed differences when Steinbeck says, “ The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose. Behind him walked his opposite, a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes,with wide, sloping shoulders; and he walked heavily, dragging his feet a little, the way a bear drags his paws. His arms did not swing at his sides, but hung loosely”(2). This quotation shows the detailed differences between the two men. George and Lennie not only share physical differences but they also share differences in their mental health. As this is demonstrated when George continually reminds Lennie not to speak when they first meet the boss. George says if the boss were to hear Lennie talk before he saw him work then the men wouldn’t get the job. As you can see, George and Lennie’s differences are not just small details of their physical appearance, but also bigger differences, in the way they overall

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