Characters
Claims Statements
Evidence Statements
George and Lennie
100

"Nobody can't tell what a guy'll do"

Crook

100

George and Lennie’s friendship stands out in a world where most people are lonely.


Friendship

100

Claim: George and Lennie's friendship gives them strength and hope in a world where most people are alone.

George and Lennie have each other, which gives them a reason to keep going.

100

Loves Soft things, with immense strength but mentally incapacitated

Lennie

200

"George wouldn't do nothing like that"

Lennie

200

The novel suggests that loneliness is one of the greatest struggles people face when they don’t have connections with others.

Loneliness

200

Claim: The novel teaches that true friendship means making sacrifices and protecting each other, even when it's hard.

Even though it hurts George deeply, he sacrifices his own peace to give Lennie a quick and kind death.

200

Small and shrewd

George

300

" No, I ain't mad. I never been mad, an' I ain't now. That's a thing I want ya know".

George

300

The dream of owning land gives George and Lennie a reason to keep going, even when life is unfair.

Dreams

300

Claim: Through the bond between George and Lennie, the novel shows that friendship can be more valuable than money or success.

Steinbeck suggests that in a world filled with struggle, having a true friend is one of the greatest treasures a person can have.

300

Lennie's aunt

Clara

400

"George. Where you at, George?"

Slim

400

Characters like Crooks, Curley’s wife, and Candy show how people who are different are often treated unfairly.


Discrimination

400

 Claim: In a world full of loneliness, George and Lennie’s friendship stands out as something rare and meaningful.

Lennie and George's relationship to shows that friendship is not only rare, but also powerful during hard times.

400

Lennie's last name

Small

500

"Got him, by God."

Curley

500

In Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck shows that true friendship can give people hope even in hard times.

Friendship

500

Claim: Friendship in the novel is not just about happiness, but about responsibility and care.

George feels responsible for Lennie’s well-being and future. Instead of leaving him behind, George works hard to protect Lennie and keep him safe.

500

George's last name

Milton

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