Of Mice and Men Character Quotes: Lennie 2.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? English LiteratureOf Mice and MenGCSECCEA Created by: OlafCreated on: 09-05-13 11:06 Steinbeck introduces Lennie. Describes him. Stress on animal-like description. "Behind him walked ... a bear drags its paws." 1 of 13 Lennie copies George. Looks up to him like a father figure. "Lennie, who had been ... imitated George exactly." 2 of 13 Lennie has to be told like a child. He cannot remember. Style. " Lennie droned ... I ain't gonna say nothin' " 3 of 13 Steinbeck shows Lennie's simple dream. Child-like! "Go on, George ... rabbits." 4 of 13 Meeting with the boss; Lennie is childlike. Language matches. Forgetful of George's instructions. "Lennie smiled ... Strong as a bull." 5 of 13 Fight with Curley; Lennie fights back. Shows his strength. Won't let go - foreshadows C's wife later. "Curley's fist ... Lennie's big hand." 6 of 13 Steinbeck presents Lennie's dream. Key phrase. "It ain't no lie. We're gonna do it. Gonna get a little place an' live on the fatta the lan'. " 7 of 13 Crooks teases; Lennie has a basic reaction; once again with animal imagery. Reacts to Crooks' teasing. "Who hurt George? ... Lennie growled back to his seat ..." 8 of 13 Puppies die; Steinbeck foreshadows later scenes in the barn. Symbolic. Uncontrolled power. "Lennie sat in the barn and looked at the little dead puppy." 9 of 13 After puppies die; Lennie cries when he knows what George's reaction will be. He raises his anger and panics. "Lennie began to cry ... tend no rabbits" and "Suddenly his anger rose" 10 of 13 When Lennie hides in the brush, Steinbeck once again; animal imagery. Naturalistic surroundings. Mood matches. "Suddenly Lennie .. as a creeping bear moves." 11 of 13 When Lennie hides; he is aware that George will be angry. Like a child. "George gonna give me hell .... botherin' him" 12 of 13 Before George shoots Lennie; he trusts him but he doesen't know what's about to happen. "No Lennie ... Lennie obeyed him." 13 of 13
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