Friendship Flashcards
Emphasising George and Lennies unique bond with contrasts to the isolation of other workers
“Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world… But not us.”
Repeats a shared promise showing childlike faith in their relationship
“I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and thats why”
George explaining how friendship gives them hope and a sense of belonging
“We got a future. We got somebody to talk to the gives a damn about us”
Crooks recognising the value of G + L friendship and the emotional support that it provides
“A guy needs somebody - to be near him. A Guy goes nuts if he aint got no body”
The Boss Shares surprise at Georges dedication to Lennie
“I never Seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy”
Slim reflects on the rarity of trust and companionship among men on the ranch
“aint many guys travel around together. I don’t know why. Maybe everybody in the whole damn world is scared of each other”
George laments burden of caring for Lennie, but his loyalty always prevails
“If I was alone I could live so easy. I could get a job an work an no trouble”
George sums up their relationship emphasising their mutual dependance and care
“We kinda look after each other”
Slim comforts George after he kills Lennie, showing his deep understanding and supporting his grief
“You hadda George. I sear you hadda. Come on with me”
Lennie asking George to repeat their dream of owning a farm
“Tell me like you done before”
Lennie shows that he is dependant on George and they stick together
“Me an him goes ever place together”
Crooks acknowledges the importance of friendship and longs for someone to talk to
“George can tell you screwy things and it don’t matter. Its just they talking. It just being with another guy.”
