Comparing The Motif In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

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In the novella, Of Mice and Men, the motif, stay with me, clearly supports the theme, friendship is key to a fulfilling life. Lennie runs away after accidentally snapping Mrs. Curley's neck while petting her hair. He knows he’s in trouble so he runs away to the woods where he waits for George. Lennie is hallucinating about George leaving when he walks over and recognizes that Lennie is in trouble. George tells Lennie, "No, I want you to stay with me here." George clearly states that he wants Lennie to stay with him which relates back to the motif, stay with me. George would rather have a harder life working with Lennie than live an easier life with a wife and a house, because friendship is the key to him living a fulfilling life. Throughout