Of Mice and Men Character Quotes: George 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LiteratureOf Mice and MenGCSECCEA Created by: OlafCreated on: 09-05-13 10:50 At the start of the novel, George is described by Steinbeck. Sounds very sharp and quick-witted. Note language. "The first man ... sharp, strong features." 1 of 11 George bullies Lennie when he asks about the dream. He is impatient and it's a form of bullying. Language aggressive. "So you forgot that ... a crazy *******!" 2 of 11 George regrets his promises to Lennie. Sees how life could be alone. Emotive language. "God, you're a lot of trouble ... maybe have a girl." 3 of 11 George compares their relationship to other lonely souls. This makes them different. Their dream. Lyrical, song-like language. "Guys like us ... They don't belong no place." "With us it ain't like that ... that gives a damn about us." 4 of 11 George meets the boss. He sticks up for Lennie and lies - even though he's mad! "He's my ... cousin" 5 of 11 George is very defensive when Candy - "old man" - listens in to their conversation. Protective. "You was pokin' ... nosey" 6 of 11 George foreshadows danger after the fight. He senses danger. He is protective and clever. "Hide till I come for you ... Say that over" 7 of 11 George starts to believe the dream is true because of Candy's money. Hopeful tone. 'George said reverently ... I bet we could swing her." 8 of 11 After Lennie kills Curley's Wife - George feels his dream is over. His reaction. Shuts off feelings. Note use of imagery (similie) to express. "Oh Jesus Christ ... and his face was hard and tight as wood, and his eyes were hard." 9 of 11 Before George kills Lennie, he says his last set of kind words to him. "No ... I want ya to know." 10 of 11 George kills Lennie. He has to push himself to it. Thinks it's for the best cause. "And George ... and then he threw it from him" 11 of 11
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