Why are george and lennie different from the other guys like us that work on ranches?

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Bertrand Russell once said, “The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” This quote relates to Of Mice and Men, because George shows you how to live a life inspired by love, and knowledge. George and Lennie, are two displaced migrant ranch workers, that traveled together from place to place in California looking for jobs during the Great Depression. George and Lennie must work together through their differences to find a stable place to live. In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, George teaches the reader valuable life lessons of responsibility, companionship, and determination.
First, George shows a big role of responsibility in the novel Of Mice and Men. For example, Lennie said he should just go away and be by himself because he…show more content…
The fact that companionship is necessary for a good life is well demonstrated by George. For example, George one of the main characters was talking to Lennie about how hard it is working on the ranches when he said, "Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place. They come to a ranch an' work up a stake and then they go inta town and blow their stake, and the first thing you know they're poundin' their tail on some other ranch. They ain't got nothing to look ahead to" (Steinbeck, 13). This quote explains that George and Lennie are lucky to have each other because most guys are alone when they travel from place to place, but George and Lennie stick together. George shows that he cares about Lennie, even when he talks about how Lennie is a pain and doesn’t listen to George. Lennie gets them into trouble, but George will always be there for him. George has a good connection with Lennie and is a person that will deal with Lennie’s challenges because of their significant companionship. Their companionship gave George desire that they will own a farm one

Companionship in Of Mice and Men It’s hard to imagine going through life without a single friend. Having at least one companion in life is essential to one 's mental well being. Simply having someone to talk to, knowing that there is at least one person in this crazy world that cares. Companions can be quite simple and can also be very complex. The characters in Steinbeck 's novel, Of Mice and Men, portray varying degrees of companionship.
George and Lennie have a unique and powerful friendship. They travel together, moving from ranch to ranch looking for work. Times are tough for everyone. George gives the readers a glimpse of the rough ranch-hand life when he says, “Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the…show more content…
George, Lennie, Candy, and Crooks all have one thing in common. All of these characters are social outcasts who desire some form of companionship. Everyone needs to feel that they are loved, even dogs. The story reveals several different levels of companionship. George and Lennie have the truest form of companionship. They are in it for the long haul. No matter what happens, they have each others back. Their friendship, although rocky at times is consistent. Candy and his dog are best friends. They work and play together. The love and affection Candy has for his dog is very apparent. Candy is devastated at the loss of his pet but the idea of being able to live at George and Lennie’s dream ranch lifts his spirit. Crooks goes through life without a true friend and no one to talk to. He has gotten used to no one giving him the time day. It is quite apparent that he loves to talk and tell stories, even to strangers. The relationship with Lennie, although brief was extremely meaningful to Crooks. Lennie’s personality makes it easy for people like Crooks, Candy and George to want to take care of him, want to spend time with him and are comfortable in talking to him. The spectrum of companionship in the novel varies from a life long partner, the truest form of companionship, to a constant companionship, and to a brief acquaintanceship. All of these levels of companionship contribute to an important part of ones well-being. No one should have to go through

Answered by jill d #170087 on 5/19/2021 10:52 AM

From the text:

"Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no fambly. They don't belong no place. They come to a ranch an' work up a stake and then they go into town and blow their stake, and the first thing you know they're poundin' their tail on some other ranch. They ain't got nothing to look ahead to."

Lennie was delighted. "That's it- that's it. Now tell how it is with us."

George went on. "With us it ain't like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us. We don't have to sit in no bar room blowin' in our jack jus' because we got no place else to go. If them other guys gets in jail they can rot for all anybody gives a damn. But not us." Lennie broke in. "But not us! An' why? Because... because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why." He laughed delightedly. "Go on now, George!"

Of Mice and Men