Internal Conflict In Of Mice And Men By John Steinbeck

Have you ever not been able to pick a restaurant to eat at, a shirt to wear, a food to eat, or a game to play? Well, it's safe to say that all of us have experienced a situation similar to one of these in which we have to make a decision between 2 appealing choices. This conflict is named internal conflict because it occurs when people fight themselves. Throughout John Steinbeck’s, Of Mice and Men, George Milton endures an internal conflict when having to decide between looking after his friend, Lennie Smalls, or maintaining a job. Lennie constantly puts their jobs at risk through his uncontrollable behavior. However, no matter how many times Lennie endangers their jobs, George always sticks with him and protects him. Human Beings often have to choose

However, this could sometimes lead to the betrayal of the other group, and in this case, Lennie. Throughout George and Lennie’s working career, Lennie continuously jeopardizes their jobs and forces the duo to relocate and find new jobs. When George and Lennie worked in Weed, Lennie latched himself onto a women’s velvet dress and would not let go because he relished the texture of the velvet, causing the two to become outcasted and hunted. When talking to Lennie about the incident, George comments “‘You crazy son-of-a-btch. You keep me in hot water all the time.’ He took on the elaborate manner of little girls when they are mimicking one another. ‘Jus’ wanted to feel that girl’s dress - jus’ wanted to pet it like it was a mouse - Well, how the hell did she know you