From the
beginningexhibits solicitous, or caring, actions toward .
Soon after their
arrival in the clearing, Lennie flings himself down at the sight of a pool covered with algae,
gulping the water from his huge "paw." Immediately George scolds him, telling him not
to drink so much while also expressing his doubts about the water's quality. Then, as they
discuss the new job to which they are reporting the next day, George reminds Lennie that he
holds both of their work cards. Further, he instructs Lennie to keep quiet; George will do all
the talking when they meet the boss tomorrow. Both these actions are done to protect
Lennie.
George acts much like an older brother to Lennie: He complains that
he could get along better sometimes without Lennie, but he also speaks of their fraternity as he
mentions how other "bindle stiffs" roam from job to job and are very lonely, unlike
them. George and Lennie always have each other, as George states whenever Lennie asks him to
recite their...
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