Key Quotes: George

Question 0

“God, you’re a lot of trouble,” said George. “I could get along so easily and so nice if I didn’t have you on my tail. I could live so easy and maybe have a girl.”

Answer 0

Bottom, p.24
Suggests that G wishes he didn’t have burden of L but is this true? G cares for L
‘I could live so easy’ - repeated phrase - shows how much he wants an easy life

Question 1

The first man was small and quick, dark of face, with restless Wes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small, strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose

Answer 1

Middle, p.19
First description if George 
'Dark of face' - tanned, mysterious
'Restless eyes' - thoughtful, aware of surroundings
He is complete opposite of Lennie

Question 2

George’s voice became deeper. He repeated his words rhythmically as though he had said them many times before. “Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world.”

Answer 2

Bottom, p.31
‘Deeper’ - getting ready for a long speech - something important
L wants the dream so much he makes G repeat it lots
‘Guys like us…’ - sums up what it is like to be ranch worker and presents theme of loneliness

Question 3

“I ain’t got no people,” George said. “I seen the guys that go around on the ranches alone. That ain’t no good. They don’t have no fun. After a long time they get mean.”

Answer 3

Top, p.67
Contradicts quote on p.24 - he really does care for L and he probably couldn’t live without him - G and L are not mean because they are not lonely - G is thankful to be with him