'Of Mice And Men' Relationship Draft Flashcards
‘Cause I want you to stay with me.’
Point: family relationship
Steinbeck clearly indicates that George needs Lennie for a sense of a family relationship as he is all alone without the relationship, showing George depending on the relationship just as much as Lennie because of his mental disability. Furthermore, Steinbeck uses the verb ‘want’ to further emphasis George’s demand that Lennie must stay with him as he is nothing without the relationship.
‘Well, I never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy.’
Point: dedication to the relationship
Steinbeck conveys George’s commitment to Lennie. Stresses his dedication to the relationship, as ranch workers travel alone further highlighting their strong relationship. Sums up everything George has done for Lennie in this relationship.
Furthermore, Steinbeck uses adverb ‘never’ to emphasise how the boss has never seen or meet someone like George who cares so much for the relationship, he is even suspicious of George as he can’t believe what he is seeing. Everyone during this time cared for themselves unlike George as he is only caring for the relationship.
“We travel together,” said George coldly.’
Point: Relationship built on trust and protection
Steinbeck shows that George is in the relationship for the long run as he always uses inclusive language when talking about his relationship and showing respect towards Lennie.
Furthermore, Steinbeck further emphasise this by using the adverb ‘coldly’ to show how George cares about Lennie and how he is viewed by others outside of their relationship. He tries to protect Lennie from anyone attacking their relationship.
“What’s funny about it?” George demanded defensively.’
Point: George is willing to do anything to defend the relationship
Steinbeck shows the reader how George is almost offended by Slims joke about them travelling together showing George cares about how the relationship is viewed by others.
Furthermore: Steinbeck uses the adverb ‘defensively’ to show the lengths George is willing to go to to protect their relationship through thick and thin.
“An’ I ain’t so bright neither.”
Point: George is willing to put himself down for the relationship.
Steinbeck shows George willing to do anything to make Lennie and the relationship look better while sacrificing his image for the relationship.
Furthermore, Steinbeck uses the adverb ‘neither’ to emphasise George’s point of not being a smart guy and putting Lennie in front of him for the relationship.
“No I ain’t,” Lennie explained earnestly.’
Point: Their is great trust in the relationship.
Steinbeck shows that Lennie genuinely believes that everything George says is true showing great trust and admiration in the relationship
Furthermore, Steinbeck uses the adverb ‘earnestly’ to emphasise the innocence and his loyalty towards the relationship as he believes everything George says.
“Lennie never done it in meanness,”
Point: George is still trying to save the relationship when it is already over.
Steinbeck conveys George’s sheer loyalty and respect in the relationship as he is still trying to save and defend the relationship even when murder is committed.
Furthermore, Steinbeck uses the adverb ‘never’ to emphasise Lennie as no monster and that he is not guilty showing George trying to defend the relationship.
“He been doin’ nice things for you alla time.”
Point: Strong loyalty in the relationship
Steinbeck conveys how Lennie is realising that the relationship is one-sided in his eyes George has done everything for the relationship.
Furthermore, Steinbeck uses Lennie’s conscience to emphasise how Lennie always and only thinks about George in times of danger showing true loyalty in the relationship. Lennie’s conscience finally realises what George has done for the relationship and every time George protected him and the relationship.
“I ain’t mad. I never been mad, an’ I ain’t now.”
Point: Sacrificing George’s life for the relationship.
Steinbeck emphasises that George wants Lennie to die happy and is making sure he dies happy by confessing everything to Lennie showing a true strong relationship. The fact that he is the one pulling the trigger as well as aiming for the neck so Lennie feels no pain shows how committed he is to the relationship and the fact that he is doing this is the ultimate act of kindness in the relationship.
Furthermore: Steinbeck uses the adverb ‘never’ to emphasise George’s genuine honesty of how he never meant anything that he said towards Lennie to ensure Lennie’s last moments are happy as George is about to end their perfect relationship.
“I just done it.” George said tiredly.’
Point: George is nothing without the relationship.
Steinbeck emphasises the consequences of George’s actions on his life, George knows he done the right thing for their relationship but he has to deal with the consequences that comes with it, the previous enthusiasm for the relationships future is now gone.
Furthermore, Steinbeck uses the adverb ‘tiredly’ to show the impact of Lennie’s death on George as he has now given up in life, without Lennie and the relationship he sees no point in life. He can’t even get off the ground without help as he has collapsed into nothingness as he has lost the relationship.
