Of Mice And Men Quote Analysis

Throughout the reading of “Of Mice and Men”, written by John Steinbeck, I feel that the one quote that embodies the author’s message of the entire work is located towards the end of the novel. I find that the quote that embodies the message is, “He pulled the trigger.” (106). To me, this quote shows the loyalty of George to Lennie. In the beginning of the novel, we see that George has somewhat rescued Lennie, and taken him away from the danger that he was facing back in Weed. At any point of time, George could have left Lennie in the hands of the men that were after him, but George decided to help Lennie, and find them both a better life. Another example of George’s loyalty is shown during the time of the fight between Lennie and Curley,