Friendship In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

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Everyone has a dream that gives him or her something to live for. Of Mice and Men is an novel written by John Steinbeck. This novel is about a very strong friendship that turns tragic. I have many friends, but only one shows the most important elements of friendship which is loyalty, trust, and caring. My friendship is similar to George and Lennie’s friendship because regardless of our ups and downs, I know we will always be close friends. A real friend that keeps your secrets and doesn’t tell anyone is very trustworthy. Trust is a important element in George and Lennie's friendship. George and Lennie have lots of trust in each other. They showed trust when Lennie was talking to George and said, “Le’s go George. Le’s get outta here. It’s mean here.” Then George responded with “We gotta stay.(Steinbeck 33)” Lennie says this to George because he trusts George to look out for him. George shows that he trust Lennie to trust his decisions. I put my friends first and they have trust in me with all their secrets and problems. Lennie has a lot of trust in George over their dream. Lennie and George trust in one another is what makes their friendship strong and healthy. My friends trust me and I trust them, just like Lennie and …show more content…

Lennie cares a lot about George and their dream. At the end of the novel when George was telling Lennie about their dream Lennie said, “An live off the fatta lan,” Lennie shouted. “An have rabbits.(Steinbeck 105-106)” George cared about Lennie so right before he killed him George made him happy where he didn’t pass away upset. My friends have lots of care for people and things, just like how George had to take care of Lennie when Aunt Clara died. George didn’t like the idea at first, but then he and Lennie got close like brothers. George cares for Lennie, but Lennie also has care for George. They are really close and for them to be there for eachother that means they really care for one

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