unconditional friendship between two virtually opposite men. The two main characters,

Lennie Small and George Milton, are just a couple of hard working ranch hands trying to

“make their stake” and achieve their dream of having a farm of their very own. Set in the

early 20th century during the Great Depression, our protagonists are looked upon as an

odd pair, not just because of their character differences, but because it is rare for anyone

in their line of work to be traveling with a companion. The two men also encounter

conflicts which are foreshadowed by the dialogue between them early on in the story.

The characterization, setting and dialogue all effectively contribute to the meaningfulness

of the novel, making it a heartwarming story with a tragic twist of an ending.

Steinbeck’s use of characterization presents his audience with the unique

friendship between two exact opposites. Lennie is a slow-witted brute of a man who, in

the words of George, “isn’t too bright but a hell of a good worker”. Lennie’s counterpart,

George, is small and wiry, but with enough common sense for the both of them.

for work, but very seldom did any travel together like Lennie and George did. As a

most obvious characteristic. since he is a grown man with the mind of a child. Slim is

circumstance which their setting provides. They form a strong and special bond, the

which is really the heart of the novel.

the world. They got no family. They don’t belong no place....With us it ain’t like that.

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