's
sense of duty to , and to Lennie's Aunt Clara, is the biggest
reason that the two men travel around together. George grew up with Lennie, so there's an
emotional connection to home, as well as his
brotherly bond, that keeps him watching out for Lennie. George
tells Slim that he used to play jokes on Lennie when they were younger. As George matured, he
realized that Lennie not only didn't understand when he was being bullied, but he also thanked
George for helping him with the jokes. That made George think that maybe he should stop being a
problem for Lennie and start being the solution.
Then, when Aunt Clara died,
Lennie didn't have anyone else and George says, "Lennie just come along with me out
workin'. Got kinda used to each other after a little while" (40). Add all of these reasons
to the fact that Lennie could not take care of himself if he were
alone and George is stuck; but at least he cares for Lennie , too.
Finally, George admits to Slim that life can get lonely as a...
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