There are many different ways he shows this. Steinbeck uses the conversations between Lennie and George to objectify Curley’s wife. Lennie and George are talking to each other about Curley’s wife, who had just been introduced to the story by her coming into the bunkhouse to as if either of the men had seen her husband. George says, “ Listen to me, you crazy bastard… Don’t you even take a look at that bitch… I seen ‘em poison before, but i never seen no piece of jail bait worse than her,” (32).
Lennie always wants to give George everything he can and even when he has nothing he wants George to have some ketchup. Even when Lennie thinks George is mad at him, he still tries to find him. "Aint you gonna give me hell." (Steinbeck, 103) Lennie knew that George
In the book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck we learn about the characteristics and personalities of most characters early within the book. Except for one character who is very mysterious. Curley's wife is the only woman on the ranch. Everyone on the ranch refers to her as Curley's wife throughout the whole book. Is a character who does not have a name that important to the story?
Curley’s Wife is hiding her real personality There are many to some people in the world that are afraid of showing who they really are, and their real personality, but yet this may block their dream/goal. However I don’t have this experience, it’s impossible to understand what curley’s wife is feeling unless you’ve had a personal encounter like this. In Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, is a perfect example of this because her real personality is to be actress on a stage, yet she’s trapped on a farm with someone she hates and tries to express herself as a tart to maybe get over the fact that she’ll never be in the big city. To give some background about Curley’s wife she is a young 15 year old girl who is married to the bosses son; Curley, and
George's Actions are Justified Imagine trying to achieve a goal but every time you settle into a good situation something bad follows. George and Lennie are constantly in this situation and when Lennie makes a mistake once again it forces George to make a tough decision. In John Steinbeck’s novella, Of Mice and Men, George’s actions of killing Lennie are justified because Lennie always gets in trouble, he didn’t want to regret not killing Lennie himself, and he wanted to be merciful to Lennie. George and Lennie have been friends for a long time and every time Lennie gets in trouble George helps him get out of it.
First, let’s start out with the fact that Lennie and George were like family and George knew what was best for Lennie. They did everything together and George has always been there for him. Lennie said, “An’ I got you. We got each other, that’s what, that gives a hoot in hell about us” (Steinbeck 104).
In the novella “Of Mice and Men” one of Steinbeck’s central character is Curley’s Wife. Steinbeck presents her as a dangerous and powerful due to his language techniques like metaphor, simile and structure. However in a misogynistic society she can also be seen as a lonely and vulnerable character. Steinbeck’s use of symbolism especially towards Curley’s wife creates a dangerous and powerful persona.
She is called Curley’s wife because Steinbeck wanted to show that she is useless and is lonely and is named after her husband. To show that it is like property to Curly rather than a wife. She and Lennie meet for the first time after both are alone in the barn. George always told Lennie to never talk to her because she is trouble and will create trouble. In a few previous chapters ago, Lennie touched a girl's dress to feel how soft it feels because likes the feeling.
On many accounts, George states that his life would be much easier if Lennie were not around. Not only did he say this, but he also said demeaning comments to and about Lennie. For example George says, “... if I was alone I could live so easy.” (Steinbeck 11) However, there are many instances which show just how much George loves Lennie.
An’ why? Because… because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that’s why.”. (Steinbeck 15) George and Lennie’s friendship does qualify as a true friendship because George cares for Lennie with love and understanding, and Lennie does the same. George voices to Lennie that he feels that Lennie is “holding me back from the good life”(Steinbeck 12),
When Curley is first introduced to Lennie and George, “He glanced coldly at George and then at Lennie. His arms gradually bent at the elbows and his hands closed into fists. He stiffened and went into a slight crouch. His glance was at once calculating and pugnacious” (Steinbeck 25). Steinbeck develops this image because it portrays how Curley is intimidated by George and Lennie and, therefore, has menacing and bitter actions toward them without knowing them yet.
In Chapter 1, when George and Lennie are talking about their dreams and hopes, Lennie states that “I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you___” (Steinbeck, 14). They both understand that they will be there for each other and will stay loyal no matter what. Another characteristic of friendship that is just as important is trust. In George and Lennie's relationship, there is a trust built between them, this is why their friendship cannot be broken even due to the many dilemmas they go through. Although that trust goes both ways, we can conclude that Lennie has put more trust in George by relying on him his whole life.
George´s character knows he would have an easier time without Lennie but he sticks with him anyway, showing that companionship is worth the hardships. ¨’... if I was alone I could live so easy... no mess at all…’
If he finds out what a crazy bastard you are, we won’t get no job” (Steinbeck 6). George is very directive over Lennie, and does not want him to mess up anything. Lennie listens to George because he does not know any better, and is like a little brother who wants to please his
The couple fails to admit to each other that they are not in love for fear of losing their power and status as individuals. Curley’s marriage is revealed to be a sham through his wife’s conversation with Lennie, “Well, I ain’t told this to nobody before. Maybe I oughtn 't to. I don’ like Curley.” (pg. 89 Steinbeck)
