The book, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, involves many pivotal relationships. Certain relationships demonstrate why they can be so important. The dynamics of all of the relationships prove such significant parts in the way the story flows. The most important relationship in this book is between George and Lennie. Their relationship is almost a domino effect for everything that happens. This relationship also connects with the poem "To a Mouse" by Robert Burns. Both the story and poem have similar relationships, that allow us to see the importance of having someone. These relationships highlight that even the strongest people cannot live without the support and companionship of others.
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They don’t always end up with the outcome that you want or thought would happen. We have no control over what will happen, we can only experience the feelings that are caused.
George is a good friend to Lennie; however, George gets annoyed with Lennie very easily. He does this to make sure he doesn't get into trouble or lost. He never leaves him by himself. This is shown when Lennie offers to leave, but George tells him “I want you to stay with me Lennie” ( Pg.104).
This evidence allows us to understand the type of relationship that George and Lennie have. George and Lennie protect each other, but in different ways too.
Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, and “To A Mouse”, written by Robert Burns, show similar themes such as companionship. Both of these texts have similar symbolic meanings too. In “To a Mouse”, The mouse symbolizes someone who has planned and dreamed of a safe and secure future, but is faced with the unforeseen consequences of a tragic event that destroys that dream. This message can also be connected to Of Mice and Men. Lennie and George had dreamed of a future on a farm, living off the land. But with the tragic death of Curley’s wife, they face the