We all desire friendship and a safe space. In John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men, Lennie Smalls has a yearning for both. Lennie believes in his best friend, George, to never betray him. He also believes in his safe space, the riverbank and his dream. In my drawing, both of these needs are present. The rabbit in the drawing, represents George, betraying Lennie. What Lennie loved the most in the world was what killed him. “Go on, George. When we gonna do it? Gonna do it soon. Me an' you” (Steinbeck). As George was reciting the dream he had with Lennie, he is not being honest. He tells Lennie what he wants to hear and not the truth. George is betraying Lennie by doing this. He repeats the dream as he holds a gun to Lennie’s head. Before Lennie knows it, George shoots him, nevertheless, betraying him. George betrayed Lennie by killing him. George had previously almost got Lennie killed. “I was feelin’ pretty smart. I turns to Lennie and says ‘Jump in.’ An’ he jumps. Couldn’t swim a stroke. He damn near drowned …show more content…
The riverbank is Lennie’s safe space. “Lennie — if you jus' happen to get in trouble like you always done before, I want you to come right here an' hide in the brush … till I come for you” (Steinbeck). If Lennie were to end up in a situation where he needed to hide, the riverbank would be the first place he’d go. The riverbank is his safe haven. He knows he can be alone and secure while he is present there. The riverbank brings Lennie comfort. The dream he keeps with George also brings Lennie comfort. He recites the dream to feel safe and secure. "No, Lennie. Look down there acrost the river, like you can almost see the place” (Steinbeck). When Lennie is at the riverbank he remembers and visions his dream. Therefore, the riverbank becomes a place of comfort for Lennie. The riverbank and his dream bring Lennie a sense of relief and peace. The riverbank gives Lennie a sense of certainty and