How are Lennie and George similar?
George and Lennie are very similar to the other migrant workers, except for one very important thing….. they travel together…… they’re a team. Their dream is to have a place of their own, settle down, and work for themselves.
What are the similarities between George and Lennie and Candy and his dog?
Candy and his dog and George and Lennie are in parallel relationships. Both Candy and George are deeply attached to a disabled living being. Candy loves his dog and relies on him for companionship, just as George does Lennie. Both are fortunate to have something or someone to care for and protect.
In what ways are George and Lennie opposites?
George is described as being “small and quick,” with a dark face, restless eyes, and strong features. In contrast, Lennie is a massive individual, who is described as having a shapeless face, pale eyes, and sloping shoulders. Unlike George, who is an active, intense man, Lennie is rather lethargic and moves slowly.
Who did Lennie kill?
Curley’s wife
What does Lennie take out of his pocket that gets him yelled at by George?
What does Lennie take out of his pocket that gets him yelled at by George? A dead mouse.
How is George a tragic hero?
George is tragic hero in a strange way: the heroic deed he does in his life is that he kills his best friend. So why does killing your best friend make you a tragic hero? This is because it is in the end for Lennie’s own good: George prevents him from getting into even more trouble. This makes George a tragic hero.
Why does George like telling the story?
Why does George so readily agree to tell the story, even though he has just gotten angry with Lennie a few minutes before? Since Lennie is mentally slow he likes to be reassured that it is happening, and he likes the story because it makes him happy.
Why does George say Lennie get kicked in the head by a horse?
George replies that Lennie is his cousin and was kicked in the head by a horse when he was young, so George has to look out for him. The boss remains suspicious and warns George not to try to pull anything over on him. Nonetheless, they are assigned to one of the grain teams, working under a man named Slim.
How does George explain Lennie’s disability?
Why is George in charge of Lennie? Lennie is mentally challenged and is described to walk like a bear. He’s big and slumped down and his arms hang loosely at his sides. Since Lennie is mentally challenged, George takes it upon himself to take care of him, like a parent.