George from Of Mice and Men
Great Starter
Of Mice and Men is a narrative regarding immigrant workers, Lennie and George. Lennie has a mental disability and has to rely on George’s guidance. He reckons that his life would be so much easier if he did not have to look after Lennie. George has taken advantage of Lennie’s disability to mistreat him, but his perception has changed.
Thesis Statement
Although George has become more understanding of Lennie’s condition, he is aware that the world is designed to prey on the weak as depicted by his previous interactions with Lennie.
Body Paragraph # 1
Adjective # 1 – Responsible
Example
George not only accompanies the simplistic and docile Lennie, he is responsible for him. For instance, he dreams of earning money to purchase a small farm where Lennie will be comfortable. George also reprimands Lennie when he realizes that the latter has a dead mouse.
Quote
George’s responsibility towards Lennie is seen when he scolds the latter for having a dead mouse. He shouts, “Give it here!” (Steinbeck n.pag).
Explain
One of the aspects that are apparent in the interactions between George and Lennie is that the former consider himself mentally superior, and this is evidenced by the fact that George assumes the dominant role, often acting as a guardian. This is apparent when George angrily throws the dead mouse that Lennie is carrying because he fears that the dead animal may cause the latter to catch a disease.
Body Paragraph #2
Adjective #2 – Devoted
Example
George does not give up despite the latter being a difficult person to deal with given has a mental disability. Despite his frequent protests regarding Lennie’s behavior, he does not let his anger get in the way of his commitment to protect his friend.
Quote
George’s devotion towards ensuring that Lennie remains healthy is apparent when he warns, “Lennie, for God’ sakes don’t drink so much” (Steinbeck n.pag).
Explain
The stern warning that George issues to Lennie in a bid to ensure that the latter does not drink too much to ensure that Lennie does not get sick is an act that sets the tone of the kind of devotion that the he has towards protecting his friend. In various instances, George becomes impatient with Lennie but he does not let his irritation distract him from his primary role of caring for Lennie.
Body Paragraph #3
Adjective #3 – Dynamic
Example
George confesses that he took advantage of Lennie’s disability for amusement, but his interaction with Lennie has changed.
Quote
George says, “I used to have a hell of a lot of fun with ‘im. Used to play jokes on ‘im ‘cause he was too dumb to take care of ‘imself” (Steinbeck n.pag).
Explain
George’s dynamism emerges when he is having a conversation with Slim where he confesses that he used to abuse Lennie for his amusement but latter learned that it is immoral to take advantage of the weak. Accordingly, George’s constant belief that one day he and Lennie will be able to overcome their current challenges and have a better life depicts his dynamism.
Great Finish
George is responsible, devoted, and dynamic. Such traits enable the audience understand that the world is an unfair place for the disabled persons like Lennie because they are misunderstood and mistreated due to their disabilities.
Work Cited
Steinbeck, John. “Of Mice and Men”. 1965. Web. 14 Aug. 2016.
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