Love In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

The first example of love from George to Lennie is when the characters first run over to the pool. Steinbeck uses a variety of techniques such as similes and animal imagery andalso profanities to determine George and Lennies relationship. ‘snorting into the water like a horse… forgodsakes don’t drink so much… Jesus Christ you crazy bastard.’ The animal imagery of a horse makes Lennie seem slappy, awkward and unhygienic. The profanities used by George shows how much effort it takes to keep this simple-minded man in line. Most people say ‘opposites attract’ and Lennie and George fits this picture perfectly. Their complementary relationship is full of love when we understand that they are very different but perfectly matched.

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