Lennie's death greatly affects George. Lennie is the only thing that makes his life special and that gives him a sense of purpose. Now that Lennie is dead, George has no true purpose. George is just a "run of the mill" ranch hand.

After Lennie's death, George feels that part of him is missing. He and Lennie share a symbiotic relationship --- they need each other to survive. George does "the talkin'" for Lennie and "takes so much trouble for him" (25, 26). Lennie provides compa

George's life switches to a different track after Lennie's death. He loses his vision --- a vision that he shared with Lennie. George and Lennie dream of owning their own "little place" where they "live off the fatta the lan'... an' have rabbits" (98, 15). Lennie's enthusiasm is what kept this dream alive. Lennie constantly asks George to "tell how it's gonna be" (115). George speaks about their "little place" in a "business-like" and "monotonous" tone, but then his speech is full "emphasis" and "shout[ing]" (98, 114, 115).

nionship for George and is the only person who "gives a hoot in hell about 'em" (114). Lennie is what makes George different from the other ranch hands. George explains to Lennie that their specialness lies in the fact that they are together. Lennie always says, "But

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