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Of Mice And Men Relationship Between George And Lennie

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Name: Emilia Bradshaw Date: April 9, 2024 Teacher: Mrs. Felton Period 1 Brotherhood I had realized I met someone who would make my heart whole again. Loyalty, trust and honesty are all important things to look for in a friendship. When you meet someone with these characteristics, you feel free and worthy of something. I’ve learned how difficult it is to find good hearted people in this world, so when you do meet them, do not take advantage of their love. In The Mice and Men, you can see Lennie feels the same way as George. Lennie would do anything for George, as long as it made him happy. In O’Brien Where Art Thou, you see how Delmar deeply cared for Pete when he thought he was turned into a frog and did everything to make sure the frog was safe. Of Mice …show more content…

It shows Lennie trusts George to look after him. In O’Brien Where Art Thou, Delmar and Pete trust Everett to escape jail successfully and get rich. They trust Everett to start a whole new life without ever having to go back to jail. I believe it’s ok to trust people without even knowing them, but to be cautious, trust is what keeps people together. As in relationships, friendships and family. Loyalty is also a very important factor in brotherhood. In Of Mice and Men, George is very loyal to Lennie. “He’s sure a hell of a good worker, strong as a bull.” Therefore George is saying good things about Lennie to defend him. In O’Brien Where Art Thou, Everett shows loyalty by returning to jail to save his best friend, Pete. Loyalty shouldn’t be difficult to achieve in this world, but for some, they can't show it or be loyal. I show loyalty by supporting my friends and family in certain decisions, being faithful and devoted to them. Honesty can be shown in many different ways, but in Of Mice and Men Lennie shows honesty by saying “I don't like this place,

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