George Flashcards
(10 cards)
How he tells Lennie what to do
“Get him Lennie! Don’t let him do it!”
Doesn’t want Lennie to get in trouble
“Don’t you even take a look at that bitch.”
Is always the one to speak
“‘We travel together.’ Said George coldly.”
How he is the one that gets them out of trouble
“You do bad things and I got to get you out.”
How he is a parent figure to Lennie
“Think I’d let you carry your own work card?”
Reassures Lennie - does actually care for him
“I never been mad, and I ain’t now. That’s a thing I want ya to know.”
How others confuse/question/doubt his care for Lennie
“Well, I never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy.”
Protects Lennie - wants the best for him so tells him what to do
“I want you to come right here an’ hide in the brush…Hide in the brush till I come for you.”
Reassures Lennie that everything will be alright
“You…an’ me. Ever’body gonna be nice to you. Ain’t gonna be no more trouble.”
Knows Lennie is not mature enough to ignore Curley’s Wife
“I have never seen no piece of jail bait worse than her. You leave her be.”
