The main conflict in Of Mice and Men is George and Lennie’s struggle for self-preservation. As migrant workers, they drift between towns looking for work so that they can support themselves, but this is made difficult by Lennie getting them into trouble.
Q. How is George a foil to Lennie?
George and Lennie are foil characters because they are pretty much complete opposites. small, intelligent, short-tempered but a loving and devoted friend, complains that taking care of Lennie makes his life much harder, terse and impatient at times, but he never strays from his primary purpose of protecting Lennie.
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Q. Who are the foil characters in Of Mice and Men?
Lennie and George are a classic pairing: Abbott and Costello, Lucy and Ricky, Wile E. Coyote and the Roadrunner, Lennie and George. Like any classic pairing, one is dumb, one is smart; one is big, one is small; one is childish, one is paternal.
Q. What keeps George and Lennie together?
Expert Answers George’s sense of duty to Lennie, and to Lennie’s Aunt Clara, is the biggest reason that the two men travel around together. George grew up with Lennie, so there’s an emotional connection to home, as well as his brotherly bond, that keeps him watching out for Lennie.
Q. Why is George with Lennie?
George stays with Lennie because he promised Lennie’s Aunt Clara that he would take care of him. George also enjoys Lennie’s friendship and company as they travel from ranch to ranch, searching for work as migrant farmers. In a conversation with Slim, George briefly discusses his relationship with Lennie.
Q. How did George sacrifice for Lennie?
When George chooses to take care of Lennie, what sacrifice is he making? George sacrifices his individual freedom and a bachelor’s life to take care of Lennie. George shoots Lennie.
Q. Does George need Lennie?
Lennie needs George for basic survival and without him, Lennie’s life would not be very long. George on the other hand, needs Lennie for a purpose in life. Lennie is mentally disabled and so always ‘does bad things’, because of this, he constantly depends on George to protect him and get him out of trouble.
Q. What would George without Lennie?
What does George say his life would be like without Lennie? He’d be lonely and have no one to share his dreams with. He’d have a girlfriend and no worries and his life would be much easier. He’d give up ranching and become a sheriff.
Q. What is the name of Curley’s wife?
Curley’s wife is usually referred to as a tramp, tart, or a looloo by the men on the ranch. In the story, her name isn’t mentioned, instead called “Curley’s wife”.
