In doing so, we see how essential not only it is for Lennie to gain another friend in times of loneliness, but for Crooks as well. Being secluded from companionship like Crooks is, he becomes dependent on Lennie for moments like those to remind him that he is still a human being. Lennie, like George, also doesn’t want to risk losing a friend over something minor. When Lennie wanted some ketchup and he saw that he made George angry by continuously asking for what they don’t have, he immediately apologized and said “I wouldn’t eat no ketchup, George. I’d leave it all for you.
He loses himself in his emotions, but he struggles to control himself while “evolving the right way” (125) in order to survive. Gene feels guilty for losing himself, as a child would, when throwing a temper-tantrum. He does not mean to hurt people, especially the ones he cares for, he just does not know any better. Gene’s instincts kick in when he feels threatened, and he always regrets when they do. After Gene kicked Leper’s chair he says to Mrs. Lepellier, “I’m terribly-it was a mistake…he said something crazy.
Clearly in Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck is trying to explain how important the trait of loyalty is in life, but sometimes being loyal forces you to do things that you do not want to do or may never have done. The ultimate loyalty is killing your friend peacefully to protect him from a worse outcome. Of Mice and Men has so much disappointment for the characters yet loyalty prevails. The story is similar to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby in which the main character is constantly pursuing the American dream and believes in loyalty but in the end does not get it. The end result for both characters is the same, as they both lose in the end but were both driven by their
English 2030 March 27, 2013 Reading Review Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man Is Hard To Find.” In Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man Is Hard To Find” the grandmother equates that a man is a “good man” if his values are the same as her own. The barbeque owner Red Sammy is “good” because he trusts people blindly by letting them charge gas and is also nostalgic about more innocent times because both of are moral characteristics the grandmother can relate to. The Misfit is “good” because he won’t shoot a lady because that would be in line with her own moral code. Her notion proves to be false and the only thing “good” about the Misfit is his consistency in living out his moral code of “no pleasure but meanness.” The Grandmother is confident
When faced with a hard decision with no time to think, we often make irrational decisions based on certain circumstances. To take the law upon oneself is not an option available to those who have no authority. John Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ readers are confronted with a situation of similarity as George’s malignant action of shooting Lennie at the end of the novel was pressured by the threat of Curley and an apparent weakness for other’s suffering. George’s actions raised debate on how his response can be justified, however, also condemned. In support of George, he saved Lennie from a potential death at the hands of Curley, however in rejecting George’s actions, it was not definite that Curley was going to kill Lennie, but by shotting him,
Steinbeck has mentally and emotionally on purpose created two completely opposite characters. We get the sense that George is a parental figure towards Lennie as when George asks Lennie, do you remember where we’re going now? Lennie “looked startled and then in embarrassment hid his face against his knees”, ” I forgot again”. This enables us to understand Lennie’s obliviousness, he doesn’t even remember where he’s going, and he must follow George as though he is his ‘daddy’. Although Lennie is ashamed of his self and ‘embarrassed’ as he “hid his face against his knees”, he has respect for George and is sorry to disappoint him.
Kisean callis Mrs. Keblish English II 6TH hour 16 January 2014 Character motivations I. George is a great and nice man who really cares about Lennie A. George feels obligated to take care of Lennie a. The reason he feels obligated to take care of Lennie is because he almost killed Lennie b. George knows Lennie can’t do anything by himself and will soon get himself killed B. George sees Lennie as stupid and not independent a. George doesn’t think Lennie could find his own food or shelter b. George believes that if Lennie lived alone he would constantly be taken advantage of c. George and Lennie have a nice relationship and at times George may see Lennie as good for nothing but I think George sees Lennie
Ruthie Eldridge 04.27.2012 English- Period 8 Essay: C A man’s precious treasure is his pride and dignity. Born upon this cold world, full of rejection and disappointment, it is all that he has to hold on to. There was once a saying that, it doesn’t matter if you lose the fight, as long as you didn’t back down to the battle. Many people are judgmental on whether you lose, but they don’t analyze the road you took to earn your respect, and your determination to stand strong, even when others expect you to fall. Therefore, standing up for what you believe in will always be more acceptable than selling out.
He shows that he is honest when he says, “I am one of the few honest people that I have ever known” (Fitzgerald 64). Although Nick has close friends, he is not completely trustworthy if them. Nick proves that being honest makes him a better friend and a man of good character. Nick also portrays trustworthiness by being honest to Gatsby about Daisy. Although Gatsby needed to leave town, he “couldn’t possibly leave Daisy until he knew what she was going to do” (Fitzgerald 155).
Henry admits he didn’t want to fall in love with her, but ince they <br>rarely argue. eath. He notices because of his love he has become gentle. <br>When he deserts and returns to Catherine he finds comfort, order, and courage. He says, <br>foreshadowing the end of their love, “If people bring so much courage to this world the <br>world has to kill them to break them, so of course it kills them.â€.