Even prior to the Iron age, friendships have been created and used throughout every time period ever known.To this day, friendships are treasured and greatly appreciated.George, Lennie’s mentor, enlightened Lennie on the ins and outs of working a farm job. In the novel, “Of Mice and Men,” Lennie and George blossom into a great friendship. Lennie and George show how even major differences will not deter those with a connection.
Known as the “Dirty Thirties,” the 1930’s was a truly terrifying time for those in the United States. The last thing on the citizens mind was their relationships with others. Meanwhile, the only thing that everyone during this time had was friendship and camaraderie. Similar goals were shared between each person, with a goal of overcoming this travesty and prevailing over the…show more content… Ultimately, those poor decisions would give George a very difficult situation, and his way out of said situation was to execute Lennie. As proof, “George shivered and looked at the gun, and then he threw it from him, back on the bank, near the pile of old ashes.”(Steinbeck 106) George, Lennie’s only true friend, knew that nothing could be done, though was still devastated by losing his best friend. Being so loyal, Lennie was there for any time that he could remember, and now he was gone. Even though at times Lennie was a pain for George, he would stay with Lennie no matter what. To show this, “If you don’ want me I can go off in the hills an’ find a cave. I can go away any time.”.”No–look! I was jus’ foolin’, Lennie. ‘Cause I want you to stay with me.”(Steinbeck 12-13) George felt as if he needed Lennie, since it was his responsibility to care for him since his Aunt Clara’s late passing. While yes, the majority of farmers in the 1930’s were pretty lonely and isolated, very few friendships truly blossomed into family
