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This page shows how Lennie wanted his freedom so badly that he was okay with dying.

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This page shows how George and Lennie have and will always be there for each other, even in the worst circumstances.

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Lennie crushing the mice shows how he any hope he has is crushed.

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Lennie wanting to tend the rabbits shows how much he wants his freedom.

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The sorrow Lennie feels for costing himself his freedom shows how bad he wants to gain freedom.

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The allusion to the American Dream shows how many people dreamed of a better life.

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This page notes how many people during this time era were traveling workers since the unemployment rate was below 50%.

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The dialect on this page shows the time and morals of the characters.

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Slim comforting George shows how they truly cared for one another.

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George lying to Curley about how Lennie died shows the depths he will go to protect him.

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George killing Lennie out of mercy shows his devotion to protecting Lennie.

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This line portrays how much Lennie loves George and how their friendship has grown over the years.

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George constantly looking out for Lennie displays the importance of friendship.

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This passage shows the need for friendship in everyone’s lives.

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This passage describes Curley’s wife, who plays a huge role in the main conflict of the book.

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This passage describes Carlson, the boss of the farm, who is a main character in the book.

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This passage shows the loving nature of Candy which flows through most of the characters in the novel.

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This page shows the start of the major conflict that reveals the lengths that people will go for friendship.

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This conflict adds depth to Lennie and Curley and their relationship.

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The death of Curley’s wife is what ultimately reveals how friendship greatly impacts peoples lives.