That’s swell. You say that over two, three times so you sure won’t forget it,” (6). It seems that George may be obligated to take care of Lennie, or needs him for something because otherwise there is no purpose for him to stay with Lennie who constantly gets in trouble. As Lennie gets on George’s nerves, George gets extremely irritated and shouts at Lennie. “‘An’ whatta got,’ George went on furiously. ‘I got you! You can’t keep a job and you lose me ever’ job I get,’” (11). George often points out the fact that Lennie only makes things worse. When George eventually stops yelling, there is silence between the two men. George realizes what he said and seems to feel