Mice and Men - Friendship

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“The friend in my adversity I shall always cherish most. I can better trust those who helped to relieve the gloom of my dark hours than those who are so ready to enjoy with me the sunshine of my prosperity.” This quote by Ulysses S. Grant, stresses the importance of having a friend you can lean on in times of adversity. In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, George and Lennie face adversity, but use their friendship as a tool to get them through it. They both help one another in different ways, relieving them from the discouraging situation they were in. Strong friendships help people endure challenging times, and provide support in times of need. One instance where their friendship aided George and Lennie in rough times was when they were searching for a job. In the beginning of the novel, George and Lennie were sitting by the campfire when George assures Lennie “We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us” (Steinbeck 14). This quote shows how George and Lennie rely on their relationship to carry them through challenging times. At this time in the book, they were unemployed and needed a job badly. Even though they were in a bad situation, they knew they had each other to talk to and get through it together. Since they are such good friends, they both contribute in helping each other and give each other hope. In this case, George and Lennie end up getting a job because of their teamwork. One significant way George and Lennie support each other is how they work together. George was describing how he and Lennie became such good friends to Slim when he said “When his Aunt Clara died, Lennie just come along with me out workin’” (Steinbeck 40). First of all, this quote explains how George just took Lennie under his wing. Taking on that big of a responsibility for someone shows true friendship. But the main aspect of this quote is how Lennie works

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