This document summarises the character of George Milton in John Steinbeck's 'Of Mice and Men', looking at the contributions that the character makes to the plot and how language and context shape this effect by highlighting key quotations.
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George Milton
- Quick, dark of face, restless eyes
- Sharp + strong features: small and strong hands, slender arms, thin and bony nose
- Leader: “one stayed behind the other”, leads the way for Lennie
- Parental – looks out for Lennie, but also strict with orders: “Don’t drink so much… you gonna be
sick” / “hide in the brush till I come for you”
- Stubborn/indignant: “bastard bus driver
- Angry at Lennie sometimes – sneering/sarcastic: “crazy bastard” / “might jus’ as well” /
“blubbering like a baby”
- Often thinks of life without Lennie: “live easy… have a girl” / pg. 12
- Ashamed of thoughts/anger towards Lennie: “resignedly” / “anger left suddenly” / “I been
mean” / “I want you to stay with me”
- Repeats American Dream for Lennie time and time again, is mostly realistic about their lives;
however, repeating it for Lennie ignites hope within him.
- Aware of Lennie’s attempts at manipulation, possibly finds them entertaining: “you can jus’ as
well go to hell”
- Defends Lennie/has faith in Lennie against Curly: “Curly better make no mistakes about Lennie”
(p29)
- Compliments Lennie: “a God damn good worker” (p24)
- Really despises Curly: “coldly”, “tense”, “motionless”, “son of a bitch”, “bastard” p42
- Harsh opinions on CW: “jail bait set on the trigger” p58
- Eager for Lennie to defend himself: “Get him, Lennie”
- Nice to him when he sees Lennie’s shaken: “You aint done nothing wrong” p74
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