How Does Steinbeck Show The Power In Of Mice And Men

In the world there are some people who have more advantages than others because of their spot in society. Such as people with no disability have more power than disabled people. Furthermore, that is why everyone is treated differently by the outside world. In the novel, Of Mice And Men, by John Steinbeck, the characters George, Lennie, and Curley all show the use of some sort of power. George is one of the most powerful people in Of Mice And Men. George life could be so much easier if he didn't have to look after Lennie, Lennie gives George power because he make George feel like he have a purpose. “Think I’d let you carry your own card.” (5). George and Lennie had work cards; not only did George have to keep up with his card, but Lennie’s

Lennie knows that his disability can sometimes be George weakness! Every time George remembers that Lennie is disabled he feels bad about how he treats Lennie. That makes him reconsider some of the things he say. “I forgot, I tried not to forget“ (4). As has been noted Lennie isn't nearly as reliable as George needs him to be. When George needs to depend on Lennie and George gets upset with Lennie, Lennie threatens him to leave. In any case George remembers that Lennie is mentally disabled and can't survive on his own. Therefore, that gives Lennie the power to forget things but still be able to stick around. However, Lennie sometimes holds back on things because he know what he is capable of doing. The boss’s son, Curley, at their new job picks with Lennie because he’s a fighter and like to fight bigger people. “ ‘no sir I ain't gonna talk to you or nothing’ “(56) says Lennie because only he and Gorge knows how strong he is. Everyone on the branch knows how much Lennie looks up to George when George isn't around one of the workers asked Lennie what would he do if Gorge left him. Lennie replied “ ‘he won't do it’ “(71) and started get angry so nobody said anything because they know how strong he is. George being in Lennie life and his strength makes him powerful in many