George is a relatively compassionate, understanding friend who protects and guides Lennie as they travel throughout the country looking for work. Even though George comes across as insensitive and short-tempered at times, he is always quick to apologize for his behavior and console his mentally handicapped friend. George is also aware of what motivates Lennie and leverages Lennie's affinity for rabbits to reinforce his positive behavior. Despite Lennie's lack of intelligence and propensity to cause trouble, George is a faithful friend who never leaves him behind. George is more than Lennie's companion; he is also Lennie's caretaker. George gives Lennie valuable advice throughout the novella, warning him to keep his mouth shut, stay away from Curley and his wife, and meet him by the river if anything goes wrong. George's decision to take Lennie's life before the lynch mob catches him also demonstrates George's love and devotion to Lennie. George calmly reiterates their dream to Lennie before pulling the trigger, which allows Lennie to die a peaceful death. Overall, George is a faithful, compassionate friend who protects and sticks beside Lennie through difficult times.
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