How Is George A Round Character In Of Mice And Men

Since the beginning of fictitious novels, there have been many sorts of characterization techniques. John Steinbeck makes a very clear character out of George from his book, Of Mice and Men, using some of these techniques. George is a hard working man from the 1930’s just trying to survive in the harsh state of America’s depression. George is bold yet humble and has stronger features. He also takes care of his lifelong friend, Lennie. All of this allows the reader to depict a round and static character throughout the book. Now to build a picture of how George looks and acts. He and Lennie dress almost identical, “Both were dressed in denim trousers and denim coats with brass buttons. Both wore black, shapeless hats and both carried tight blanket rolls slung over their shoulders. The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with

He was built as a round character because the author states, “He said angrily, ‘We could just as well of rode clear to the ranch if that bastard bus driver knew what he was talkin’ about. ‘Jes’ a little stretch down the highway,’ he says. ‘Jes’ a little stretch.’ God damn near four miles, that’s what it was! Didn’t wanna stop at the ranch gate, that’s what. Too God damn lazy to pull up. Wonder he isn’t too damn good to stop in Soledad at all. Kicks us out and says, ‘Jes’ a little stretch down the road.’ I bet it was more than four miles. Damn hot day” (Steinbeck 4), and he also states, “Lennie turned his head. ‘No, Lennie. Look down there acrost the river, like you can almost see the place...’
‘Go on, George. When we gonna do it?’
‘Gonna do it soon.’
‘Me an’ you...’ Lennie said, ‘I thought you was mad at me, George.’
‘No,’ said George. ‘No, Lennie. I ain’t mad. I never been mad, an’ I ain’t now. That’s a thing I want ya to know...’ George raised the gun and listened to the voices.
Lennie begged, ‘Le’s do it now. Le’s get that place