Lennie looks up to George as he is the more intelligent one of the two, he always instructs Lennie on what to do and he is almost like an older brother to him. But the fact that he walks behind him is strange as he is the biggest and most muscular. Usually the bigger person will lead, but in this case it is completely different because of the relationship to two men have.
George tells Lennie to hide in the brush by the river if he gets into trouble and to wait for George to come find him.
Lennie and George travel together because they are migrant workers during the Great Depression. George looks out for Lennie, who has a mental disability, and they have formed a close bond due to their shared dream of owning a piece of land. George feels responsible for Lennie and acts as his protector and caretaker.
George wants the boss to see Lennie's physical abilities before hearing him speak so that the boss is more likely to overlook Lennie's mental limitations. This way, Lennie has a better chance of getting hired and they can secure work without facing discrimination due to Lennie's intellectual disabilities.
After Lennie accidentally kills Curley's wife, he goes to the hiding spot that George had told him to go to if he ever got into trouble. He waits there, afraid and confused, until George comes to find him.
The two things he wants Lennie to remember is if he gets in trouble to go back to the hiding spot, and when they get to the job to just let George do the talking.George had warned Lennie to not speak when they see their new boss in the ranch. Also, he wanted Lennie to remember that if he makes any big troubles, he must run and hide behind the bush where they were sleeping on the night before arriving at the ranch.
Slim was the only person who did not go after Lennie in the end. He stayed behind at the ranch while the others pursued Lennie after he accidentally killed Curley's wife.
"Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck is a novella set during the Great Depression that follows the story of two migrant workers, George and Lennie, as they seek employment and a place to call their own. Lennie, who has a mental disability, inadvertently gets them into trouble wherever they go due to his childlike nature and immense strength. The story explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the harsh realities of the American Dream.
stay well behind in case they should kick out.
Try to avoid ever walking behind a horse, it had suddenly kick. But, if you ever do walk behind a horse, give it a LOT of space, and don't make any sudden movements or noises that will spook the horse.
Its recommended.
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"Walking." When looking for a verb, look for the action.