George and Lennie sticking together living out their life with an optimistic dream. Crooks being very lonely, but then seeing the good in being with others. Curly’s wife not able to commit to her one and only relationship, but trying to be noticed. All of these play a part in why Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men was considered the best short read ever. This story was full of detail and a different variety of situations the characters were in. Most importantly he addressed what is was like back then and how sticking together and making friends will help you in the long