Because of Lennie's mental disabilities, he is very childish, and loves to stroke soft things. He therefore loves rabbits, and his and George's dream of the future involves caring for them. However, also because of his disabilities, he does not recognise a need to be gentle with animals, and often ends up killing them, therefore making it impossible for him to really have any. The mention of this is foreshadowing of later events in the book.
Rabbits are mentioned at the start of "Of Mice and Men" to symbolize George and Lennie's dream of owning their own land and working for themselves. The rabbits represent their hopes for a better, peaceful life away from the struggles of migrant work. It also foreshadows the eventual outcome of their dream.
His Aunt Clara and a rabbit (the rabbit is hilarious).
Salinas river
"Of Mice and Men"
Donnie "Ranch" Rensberger is the welterweight fighter mentioned in John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men." He is a character that George and Lennie talk about during their journey.
Lulu is a minor character in John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." She is a woman at the local brothel in Soledad, where some of the ranch workers go for entertainment. She is briefly mentioned in the novel.
Lennie is not described as being black in John Steinbeck's novel, "Of Mice and Men." His physical appearance is not specifically mentioned in terms of race.
Slim's last name is never mentioned in John Steinbeck's novella "Of Mice and Men." He is simply referred to as Slim throughout the story.
In "Of Mice and Men," Lennie does not have a rabbit in his pocket, despite his strong desire to have one. He often dreams of tending rabbits on their future farm.
The house where prostitutes work. They look after the men and do what prostitutes do.
In "Of Mice and Men," Curley is depicted as having a wife, who is the only female character mentioned in the story. She is not given a name and is referred to as Curley's wife.
Ranch
Lennie's aunt's name is never mentioned in the novel "Of Mice and Men." She is only referred to as "Aunt Clara."