How does George feel about Lennie?

George understands that Lennie likes to touch soft things, which are a comfort somehow to Lennie; however, because Lennie doesn’t know his own strength, he typically kills small animals. That the mouse is dead is what disturbs George, I think, because it could carry disease and make Lennie sick.

Why is George worried about Curley’s wife and Lennie?

And he is worried about Curley because Curley clearly dislikes Lennie. George worries that something bad will happen between the two of them. He is worried about Curley’s wife because she is always coming around and sort of making like she’s coming on to the workers. It’s like she’s using them to make her husband mad.

Why do you think George stays with Lennie?

George stays with Lennie because he promised Lennie’s Aunt Clara that he would take care of him. George also enjoys Lennie’s friendship and company as they travel from ranch to ranch, searching for work as migrant farmers. George also understands Lennie and is used to being around him after so many years.

Why do you suppose George hasn’t left Lennie?

George hasn’t left Lennie because George enjoys Lennie’s company and he cares for him. H thinks of him as family. The last guy who slept in George’s bunk just up and “quit, the way a guy will.” What does this show us about the lifestyle of the ranch men?

Why can’t George and Lennie achieve their dream?

George always sensed that the dream wouldn’t happen because of the trouble Lennie got into. However, it was the dream that kept George and Lennie together and kept them going forward. Without a such a dream, George could not have continued to keep up with Lennie because of all the trouble he caused.

Why does George give up on the dream?

Key Questions and Answers George and Candy give up on the plan to buy the dream farm once they realize that Lennie has killed Curley’s wife and his future is bleak. Without Lennie, the hope of the dream of escaping their difficult life as ranchers is washed away.

How does George feel about Lennie?

George also foresees possible complications and gives Lennie advice about what he must do in order to help their future. While George can be very rational and thoughtful, he also gets frustrated and angry with Lennie because the big man cannot control his strength or actions.

How does George feel about Lennie in Chapter 3?

The relationship between George and Lennie is multifaceted, but in chapter three, we see George’s paternal side come out. He tries to provide for Lennie. “Jus’ tell Lennie what to do an’ he’ll do it if it don’t take no figuring. He can’t think of nothing to do himself, but he sure can take orders.”

How does George feel about Lennie quotes?

George’s reply to Lennie not only includes honesty, but responsibility and understanding. George says, When I think of the swell time I could have without you, I go nuts. I never get no peace.

Why is George’s dream unrealistic?

As was mentioned in the previous post, George and Lennie’s dream is simply wishful thinking. They imagine having their own house and creating a self-sufficient homestead where they raise animals and plant vegetables. Making enough money selling vegetables to feed three grown men seems highly unrealistic.

What was Candy’s American Dream?

Candy’s American Dream was to accompany George and Lennie on their journey to have their own land, and tend to farm animals. “Me an’ Lennie an’ George. We gonna have a room to ourself.

Why is Lennie a lonely character?

Lennie’s loneliness chiefly stems from the fact that he is both mentally retarded and very big and strong. His retardation sometimes causes others at the ranch to shun him, even to the point of thinking he is “cuckoo.” Since Lennie cannot think as quickly as the other men, he is often set aside and isolated from them.

Why is Lennie left out?

Lennie is left out of the others when they go to town because he is always getting himself into trouble. However, it’s not quite as simple with Candy. Candy stayed behind to dream about the house, land, and animals Lennie and George were working to earn.

Who are the loneliest guys in the world today?

Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don’t belong no place. . . . With us it ain’t like that.

What state of mind is Lennie in when he dies?

Terms in this set (7) Describe Lennie’s state of mind as he goes to hide in the brush. He is almost terrified, that George will be angry. He is afraid that George will not let him tend to the rabbits. The description of Pennies death recalls another event in the novel.