Of Mice and Men Group

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stellarr
stellarr
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High School - 12th Grade

In "Of Mice and Men", why is the friendship between Lennie and George so special?

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Posted by stellarr on Wednesday December 17, 2008 at 9:24 PM and tagged with friendship, george, lennie, of mice and men, theme.

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  1. surfpoetess
    surfpoetess Teacher
    High School - 10th Grade

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    Lennie and George are co-dependent. Lennie is mentally-disabled and needs George to help him and look after him. George needs to feel special and important, which he achieves by being Lennie's guardian. Their dream is created together and is the product of their relationship. The negative/dependent aspects of their relationship create a desire in them for freedom (for George - his own place where he is the boss/ for Lennie - his own rabbits that he can pet whenever he wants).

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    Posted by surfpoetess on Thursday December 18, 2008 at 9:28 AM

  2. yo2beers
    yo2beers Student
    High School - 11th Grade

    Everyone needs someone to be friends with, and to have company. George and Lennie rely on each other. Lennie is mentally-disabled and needs George to help him and look after him and George needs to feel special and important, which he gets by being Lennie's guardian. Their dream is created together and is the glue of their relationship. Both George and Lennie see each other in their dream, George being his own boss, and Lennie tending the rabbits.  

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    Posted by yo2beers on Wednesday February 18, 2009 at 2:40 AM