Bosom Buddies

The relationship between George and Lennie is a very simple but complicated relationship. George takes care of Lennie while Lennie provides George with a stronger visual presence. The both are benefiting from each other, but Lennie is just benefiting more from George. Since Lennie has a disability George has to take care of him and make sure that he doesn't get in trouble. Lennie can only provide that visual intimidation for George, which wouldn't help much after you get to know the two of them. Their relationship makes other workers curious of why they are traveling together. Also that once they know that Lennie is disabled they wouldn't be afraid of him. The way their relationship moves the plot of how George takes care of Lennie, and it is those action that move it forward. In my own life I have been both Lennie and George. In school I have different groups of friends. In one of them I am a George who is kind of like leader. However it is not a completely dominating role, unlike George I take advice form others too, so therefore I am a bit like Lennie. Lennie only listens to George and looks towards him for advice.