Imagine having a mental disability at a time of the Great depression and having no one to guide you. Likely, there is George to help you to your determined path towards your dream. Lennie who suffers from a mental disease, has George to guide him. Being together since they were young, watching out for each other and striving, together, to reach their daring goal to own a ranch. Not everyone can do so! Through the difficulties of the great depression, George had Lennie's back by helping him when trouble arrives, enjoying life so he can move on, and helping him apply for jobs. George has been a big help to Lennie with how to solve problematic situations. When Lennie finds himself in trouble, he must, “hide in the brush till [George] come[s] for you,”(Steinbeck 15). George …show more content…
George gives a heads up to Lennie that her, ain’t gonna… say a word,” (Steinbeck 15). George knows Lennie isn’t so bright and telling him not to say a word, allows him to pass the ‘interview’ with the boss, and perhaps get a job. Without Lennie having to no talk, allows less chances of losing a job because, he may say something wrong, and that will lead to an easier path to their goal. If Lennie has George as his guider, George will allow them to work to fulfill their goal. George complements Lennie while talking to the boss saying that, “he’s a God damn good worker,” (Steinbeck 22). George is finding another way to advertise Lennie since he told him not to talk and that lead him to complementing, allowing the boss to think about how good Lennie may be for the job. Saying that Lennie is a good worker does show that George is helping Lennie get a job which is another step towards success. Having George to have the idea of Lennie being a good worker to the boss despite his lack of speech, shows that George is meant to be with Lennie to guide him towards their