Lennie OMAM Quotes

He is a very childish character. George is a paternal role.

“George ain’t gonna let me tend no rabbits now.”

He is very dangerous due to his childish yet animalistic behavior.

Lennie = Lion Strength which conveys how strong he is.
“As strong as a bull”

Contrast or Symbolism

“Small” his last name which could convey his power status in the hierarchy.

Common perceptions and perspectives towards disabled people.

“a crazy bast#rd“

Lennie is viewed as a burden, which ultimately led to his inevitable death which can be seen when Candy’s dog died because it was irrelevant.

“I ought to of shot that dog myself, George.”

Start and end of the book ends in Salinas River

It highlights the cyclical structure and the repetitiveness of the lives of itinerant workers. Ultimately linking to the futility of the American Dream. No progress.

American Dream is impossible

“Live off fatta the lan”