Steinbeck says that with companionship, people act more loving. One of Steinbeck's greatest books Of Mice and Men focuses on companionship. Steinbeck shows how companionship remains in our lives. The theme of the book portrays on how spending life alone affects you. But it also shows the benefits of it. As a result this is demonstrated by the characters George, Candy and Lennie. The first character that demonstrates this George. Then George shows his companionship with his relationship with Lennie. For example, “I want you to stay with me here”(pg 104). This quote takes place when he talks with Lennie. Even after Lennie kills someone George still loves him. Another quote is, “This time you got to remember so we don’t get into no trouble” (pg 5). This takes place in the beginning of the book after they endure getting run out of town. Lennie has a mental disability where he can't remember things. This quote shows that he will keep telling Lennie even though he has already told him. Also, the companionship between them stays unbreakable throughout the book. …show more content…
One quote that shows this is, “He was the best damn sheep dog I ever seen.” (Pg 44). He says how he doesn’t care that he has become old and not able to do stuff. He still loves his dog like he did the first day they got him. The next one to demonstrate this feature would be, “He lay back on his bunk and crossed his arms behind his head and stared at the ceiling.” (Pg 48). This shows that he would rather suffer than have another suffer. Candy puts the one he loves in front of