Obligation In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

One’s Obligation A man’s responsibility is not to take care of another’s who can’t hold themselves up. Though it may seem to be with certain circumstances, but no one is entitled the responsibility for anyone but their own actions. As humans, we are the helping hands of people who we often care about. It’s in our nature. Given the situation George is in, Lennie became his responsibility a while ago. This is only because George felt the need to take the obligation to watch over Lennie and be his right hand man. It’s more a feeling of guilt to make such a commitment rather a set authority. When taking responsibility of someone else, a price is to be paid. Anything and everything that person does affects the other person’s life, whether it’s positive or not. Anyone who’s like Lennie, couldn’t make it through life without someone to watch over him. He’s lucky to have a friend like George, who is selfless enough to
Unfortunately there are people that are only in for themselves. The character George is one of the most selfless or sensitive people from the book. He takes the initiative to nurture Lennie over all these years. Partners in crime would describe their relationship. One being the brains, who would be George in this sense, and then Lennie being the muscle. Sometimes people who seem stingy, can be the most caring, which is exactly how George is perceived to be. Not many people are considered close to George, but he did feel comfortable with Slim, who as well, is a caring guy. Slim is well respected and admired on the ranch and is not a judgmental kind of man. After Lennie had smashed Curley’s hand, Slim conciliates Curley to not fire George and Lennie. When George first met Slim, he sensed good in him. George knew he was a guy of empathy and intelligence who wouldn’t make fun of Lennie, or take advantage of him. Slim is the only one who appreciates George’s