Companionship In Of Mice And Men

In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, George, a wiry caretaker, and Lennie, a childlike worker, focus on the false reality of the American Dream rather than realizing the importance of companionship. Unusually, the workers were like brothers, while most farmers were lonely. Both farmers “labour, and suffer together” (Winthrop 1). While getting fired from their last job, the boys continue their journey onto the next one and wait to see what it brings. Describing the lonely life of men who work on ranches, Lennie explains to George “‘But not us! An’ why? Because... because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you’” (Steinbeck 14). Despite having little success, George attempts to protect Lennie however he frequently remarks