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How Does Steinbeck Present George's Relationship In Of Mice And Men
George gets impatient with Lennie and it can sometimes come off as mean behavior. George doesn't want to be that way but when Lennie forgets things or acts childish he gets frustrated. “I could get along so easy and so nice if I hadn’t have you on my tail”(7) Ever since Lennie’s Aunt Clara died George had been taking care of him. George always wishes that he was lonely like all the other guys on the ranch but sadly he got stuck with Lennie. It seems like deep down George’s dreams aren't to own a ranch with Lennie but to be alone and away from Lennie. George is nice to the men on the ranch but when it came to Lennie insults came instantly to his brain.
After each insult George made about Lennie came an apology in the end. George always blows then realizes what he had done and instantly regrets it. George either cared for Lennie or felt pity towards Lennie because of his disability or both. George always wanted Lennie to go away but when it came down to that he wanted Lennie to stay. He was always in between, no matter how frustrating Lennie made George they had each other and that's more than most men on the ranch had.”George said I want you to stay with
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George has Lennie's back in every situation no matter what. George only wants what's best for Lennie. If George didn't care for Lennie he probably would've been dead sooner. When they were in Weeds George helped Lennie escape from the mob that had been sent to kill him, he also took Lennie's work card so he wouldn't lose it. George killed Lennie because he was looking out for him.”I oughtta of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't oughtta of let no stranger shoot my dog”(61). Candys words came to mind to George and realized that he was the only one Lennie had. He was the only one who got frustrated with him but cared oh so much about him. Lennie had more than just a gunshot coming to him but George instead shortened his suffering by pulling the trigger

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