Why George is important key quotes 0.0 / 5 ? English LiteratureOf Mice and MenGCSEWJEC Created by: abic1Created on: 02-03-16 20:23 "restless eyes" always on edge 1 of 20 "behind him" leader in the relationship 2 of 20 "imitated George exactly" role model to Lennie 3 of 20 "good boy" treats him like a child 4 of 20 "jus' for meanness" does things that appear to be mean, but are better in reality 5 of 20 "it ain't like that" they have companionship which makes them different to the other ranch workers 6 of 20 "Lennie don't know no rules" foreshadows the fight 7 of 20 "look after each other" shows George cares about Lennie 8 of 20 "too dumb" George previously took advantage of Lennie due to his mental illness 9 of 20 "never lifted a finger against me" Lennie would never hurt George because he is like a father to him 10 of 20 "Sacramento River" the place where George nearly killed Lennie by getting him to jump in 11 of 20 "make a stake" have plans, hopes and dreams for the future, unlike the others 12 of 20 "get 'im Lennie" George has complete control over Lennie 13 of 20 "leggo of him" he knows Lennie's strength and has used it for their advantage, but doesn't want more trouble than necessary 14 of 20 "should of knew" things have happened before, problems only escalate 15 of 20 "eyes were covered" suggests he has been crying, understands the consequences 16 of 20 "no difference" knows that he is going to kill Lennie, so therefore giving him "hell" is a waste of time 17 of 20 "he stopped" George realises that without Lennie there will be no dream, and he will become like all the other ranch workers 18 of 20 "spine and skull joined" knows it will kill him painlessly and instantly, Lennie will die happy 19 of 20 "I ain't mad. I ain't ever been mad, an' I ain't now. That's a thing I want ya to know" George's final goodbye to Lennie. Knows he will miss him and his companionship 20 of 20
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