The author states, “Candy looked for help from face to face”(45). This reaction of helplessness mimics Lennie’s reaction when no-one, or nothing is present to guide him. For example, when Lennie is questioned by their boss on what work he can do at the ranch “In a panic Lennie [looks] at George for help”(22). In the upcoming quote, Steinbeck explains the toll of Lennie on George through an analogy, “His slapping shoulders were bent forward and he walked heavily on his heels, as though he carried the invisible grain bag”(45). From this quote it can be infered that man has been through a lot and has done a lot of working etc. through his lifetime. This can be symbolism for George because he has had to take care of Lennie ever since his Aunt passed