The Importance Of Friendship In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

Humans have a hunger for human connection, whether it is physical or emotional. This human connection is called friendship. You cannot judge someone on their possessions or on their mental abilities. That has nothing to do with a friendship Sometimes a strong friendship can shape you into a better person. I believe that George and Lennie’s friendship in the novel, Of Mice and Men, have good qualities of a strong friendship. Sharing similar values, being encouraging, and being there for each other, are 3 strong qualities of a great friendship.
Sharing similar values in a friendship is important because it’s the starting point of many great friendships. For example, my closest friend Emma, shares a common interest with me. We both play soccer, which was the starting point of our friendship. George and Lennie have the same common experiences of working on a farm. They’re both terrorized by the boss’s son. The boss's son, Curley, is very rude to the both of them. As a result, George and Lennie share this common hatred for him.
To continue, a good friend
Without my friends, it would make my life a million times harder. Some bad things I go through are directly related to my friends, but it’s all worth it to me. These friends have taught me many lessons throughout my life. A close friend of mine died a while back. It made me realize how I shouldn’t take things for granted and to always be nice to others. An example of this in Of Mice and Men is if George hadn’t made Lennie feel like a reject had invited him to horseshoes then he would’ve never killed Curley’s wife. This is a horrible way for George to learn that he has to always put others before himself, but it is a lesson he will never ever forget. In the end George and Lennie were there for each other. In my opinion that is the definition of friendship. It made them learn new things and reach for new goals just like what I share with my