Being different is something that everyone deals with. We all have little quirks about us that aren’t quite like anyone else. Sometimes being different can be something that we chose to do, like coloring our hair a crazy color, but in most other cases being different is not something that we chose. John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men follows the life of Lennie Small, who is different because of his intelligence being very low. The novel explores the struggles Lennie faces, but also sheds light on how friendship and love help him through.
Set on a ranch in California in the 1930s, the novel is written from the perspective of a limited third person narrator. The narrator follows the journey of two men, George and Lennie. George is a small, smart man, looking to save up to buy his own ranch. He has a quick temper when it comes to Lennie, ‘His voice rose nearly to a shout. ‘You crazy son-of-a-bitch.’’ (p.13. l. 8-9) but at the same time, he feels a connection to Lennie, and cares deeply about him, ‘I want you to stay with me Lennie.’ (p. 15 l. 1). George’s frustration at Lennie is understandable. Lennie is the direct opposite of George. He is enormous and is not the sharpest tool in the shed. Despite their differences George and Lennie look out for each other, and could be described to have a bond like brothers, ‘I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you.’ (p. 15-16 l. 31&1).
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