To answer this question, take a look at the conversation between George and Slim in Chapter Three. To Slim, George describes Lennie as being "dumb as hell" but notes that he "ain't crazy" nor is he a "cuckoo." He does, however, describe Lennie as being a "nuisance" because he can't rid of him.
Later in this chapter, George gives the men some details about his dream. Notice that George has a clear, vivid image of the place that he wants to build with Lennie:
"Well, it's ten acres," said George. "Got a little win'mill. Got a little shack on it, an' a chicken run. Got a kitchen, orchard, cherries, apples, peaches, 'cots, nuts, got a few berries. They's a place for alfalfa and plenty water to flood it. They's a pig pen-"
What we learn from these descriptions is that although George gets frustrated with Lennie's lack of intelligence and neediness, he clearly feels a sense of friendship, loyalty, and devotion to him. This is shown by his detailed dream of the ranch, a place that he intends to build with Lennie and that will cater to both of their needs for their rest of their lives.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
How does George describe Lennie and his dream?
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