First impressions of George and Lennie - Of Mice and Men by Hannah Card https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w In a sentence or two, write a response to these questions: how might George's life have been different if he was not Lennie's carer? Would it be better? Use the text to support your answer, if you are able, or make reference to what you understand of the context. en-us 2017-12-13 20:18:02 UTC 2025-10-03 19:29:13 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Lightdecrease.png George’s life would be better as he wouldn’t have lost all of his jobs and adventure he says, he could “have a girl”. He wouldn’t need to look after Lennie at all either. https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101740
Evan Harding 10]]> 2017-12-14 11:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101740 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101748 He may have been more successful as Lennie gets himself in to trouble that George has to deal with. However he’d be more lonely as he wouldn’t have Lennie to be with.
Nia ]]> 2017-12-14 11:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101748 Lottie https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101751 If George was independent and was not obliged to care for Lennie, he may be more successful and have a job. Lennie appears to be bringing George down in the sense that he is difficult to care for, and therefore George has to suffer for this ]]> 2017-12-14 11:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101751 Caitlin https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101757 He would still be working on a ranch however we wouldn’t have to move all over the country ]]> 2017-12-14 11:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101757 Bethan https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101794 He may have been more lonely, as he wouldn’t have had a companion to help him through . ]]> 2017-12-14 11:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101794 Abi https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101826 George thinks that his life would’ve been better without Lennie but I feel that it is just Lennies idea of the American Dream that makes him believe his life would’ve been better. In reality , he may have struggled without him .]]> 2017-12-14 11:03:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101826 Cari https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101913 He would probably be better off because he wouldn’t need to move to whenever Lennie lost George’s and he jobs. Therefore, he may be less intinerant and more financially stable, but he wouldn’t be drastically well off due to the Great Depression launching people into poverty.]]> 2017-12-14 11:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101913 If George was independent, he may have been more lonely than he imagined as people found it hard to make friends as everyone was moving in America at the time. https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101936 Zayd Deen ]]> 2017-12-14 11:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216101936 Tahiya https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216104225 If George wasn’t lennie’s carer, I think he would’ve been better off financially, as without the distraction of Lennie he could have gotten a better job and not an itinerant worker. However he would be lonely as he is already discontent and unhappy, without him.]]> 2017-12-14 11:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216104225 Ava https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216667869 I think that if George was not Lennie’s carer he would have a job and be more financially stable , he wouldn’t be  itinterent and could stay in one place and “have a girl” because work would be easier to find. I think that although George says he would be better without Lennie , he would be lonely and he would miss Lennie. ]]> 2017-12-16 10:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216667869 Sam https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216683352 I think that George’s life would be different but worse without Lennie, as although Lennie is clumsy and forgetful, he is a good worker which means when they go to a new ranch, the ranch owner is more likely to hire them. We know this from the quote ‘if he sees ya work before ya talk, we’re set.’]]> 2017-12-16 14:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216683352 Amelia https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216697920 George would have a better job and would be more financially stable if he wasn’t looking after Lennie. However he would feel lonely without Lennie and would miss him. ]]> 2017-12-16 17:22:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216697920 Rachel littlejones46 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216765609 I think that George would be happier without Lennie in his life. He imagines himself to be settled, have a secure job and possibly a wife. Although, I think that his life would be easier without Lennie he wouod miss him too much to be happy.]]> 2017-12-17 15:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216765609 Isobel https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216798876 I think that George would be able to achieve more and have a ‘better’ life. But He has dedicated his life to helping Lennie, which gives him purpose. Everyone wanted to belong, George having Lennie by his side loyally, probably created a sense of belonging for both of them. Allowing them to elaborate on being part of something bigger. ]]> 2017-12-17 19:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216798876 Elena https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216986603 I think that by Lennie being so dependent on George, George is being held back and cannot live a more normal life for a ranch worker and do things like drink alcohol and spend lots of money. However perhaps this in a way means that Lennie keeps George out of trouble too as he can't just spend all his money on women and gambling like other ranch workers.]]> 2017-12-18 15:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/216986603 Mandeep https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217010191 I think that George is being held back by Lennie. He is very short tempered in regards to Lennie and feels that his life would be easier. If Lennie wasn't around, George feels that he could spend his money going into town and buy whatever he wanted. However, George cares about Lennie and is very protective of him. I think that without Lennie, George would feel incomplete and miss him. ]]> 2017-12-18 16:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217010191 Phoebe https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217037139 2017-12-18 17:40:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217037139 Phoebe https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217037285 I think that without Lennie, George would find work easier and not be travelling around so much, he is very caring for Lennie but sometimes looses his temper as he can be difficult to live with and to try to find work with. George could have more money and freedom however maybe Lennie stops him from spending all of his money and keeps him focused on the dream]]> 2017-12-18 17:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217037285 Harriet https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217058224 Although George says he would find it easier to be alone, he would struggle and he would actually find it hard to work in such a lonely business and would realise that he is better with Lennie. He shows us how much George benefits from having someone with him because he doesn’t live the typical each workers life. Then both having one another’s company means they can work towards and look forward to their dream. ]]> 2017-12-18 18:33:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217058224 Curtis https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217286522 I think that without Lennie, George would find it much easier alone and without Lennie's weight on his back as he has to care a lot for Lennie as of his circumstances. However without someone like Lennie for him may make him become lonely as Lennie is a massive part of his life. I believe George would feel incomplete and unsure of what to do as he does not have the same aspirations and dreams of tending rabbits like Lennie anymore. Although, he could possibly have a new companionship as he says 
he could 'have a girl.' 
]]> 2017-12-19 16:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217286522 Ella https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217341600 George believes that his life would be better without Lennie because he would be able to live how he wanted without looking after Lennie all the time. Having said that, I think that he would become lonely like most ranch worker at the time. They led isolated lives during the great depression where there was not much hope. I believe that George would be lost without Lennie's optimistic dreams for the future.]]> 2017-12-19 18:50:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217341600 Max https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217387922 I think that George would find it hard without Lennie to Find work as Lennie is portrayed to be physically strong and fit for work and gives them both good first impressions for those who want to hire hard working ranch workers.]]> 2017-12-19 22:02:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217387922 Emma https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217570300 Assumingly, without caring and looking after Lennie, George's life would be much like a typical ranch workers life. This is because Lennie appears to rely]]> 2017-12-20 18:33:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217570300 Kaif https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217572293 I think that without Lennie, George would be able to find work a lot easier. This is because I think that Lennie acts as a dead weight for George as Lennie does not really know how to communicate
. However, Lennie could be good for George as they would not have as much spare money as the other lonely itinerant workers therefore they will not be able to waste their hard-earned money on gambling or other things related.]]> 2017-12-20 18:41:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217572293 Ellie https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217603264 I believe that]]> 2017-12-20 20:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217603264 Ellie https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217603549 I think that Lennie is very dependent on George. I believe this holds him back because he isn’t able to go out and get as much work as he would be able to if he were on his own and also George isn’t able to spend his money on things that ranch workers would usually spend money on such as gambling, alcohol and visiting the cat house. If George were on his own he may enjoy his life more but with Lennie by his side he is therefore saving his money and will end up investing in something much more beneficial than alcohol such as a house or farm. So, it therefore helps George to not waste his money. Lennie also helps George become a very caring individual and parenting figure. ]]> 2017-12-20 21:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217603549 Marley https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217635939 I believe that Lennie holds back George in a positive and a negative way. George struggles to keep ranch work because of Lennie's inability to control his strength. However, this could be seen as a positive since this prevents George from living the life of a regular ranch worker which, in theory, is a worse situation.]]> 2017-12-21 07:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217635939 Emma https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217647410 Over all, George's life would be very different without having to care for and look after Lennie. Assumingly George's life would be much like a typical ranch worker's life. For example: without Lennie, George would be able to travel more allowing him to look for more suitable work. Moreover, he would be able to drink more go to pubs and have much more leisure time, for example: playing cards. However, even though George almost regards Lennie as a burden, it could be seen that caring for Lennie has allowed George to stay on track with his life.]]> 2017-12-21 08:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217647410 Ela https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217649238 I think that George needs Lennie as much as Lennie needs George because they help eachother in different ways. Therefore I think George’s life would be different if he didn’t have Lennie.]]> 2017-12-21 08:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217649238 Lara https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217656158 2017-12-21 09:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217656158 Lara https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217656211 My first impression of Lennie and George is that George is the parent that Lennie doesn’t have, George feels that Lennie weighs him down as he can not do activities that a regular ranch worker would do such as go out for a drink]]> 2017-12-21 09:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217656211 Dan A https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217796098 Without Lennie, George's life would become similar to most other ranch workers: lonely and monotonous, going from ranch to ranch, making money and spending it all. Whilst Lennie does make life harder for George, eg. making him lose jobs, George has built up a dream of owning a farm with Lennie, giving him an aim to work towards, forcing him to save his money. Lennie also provides company for George, ensuring that his life isn't lonely and keeping it interesting.]]> 2017-12-21 22:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/217796098 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/219185902 I think that without ]]> 2018-01-07 19:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/219185902 Maddie https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/219185919 George may think that without Lennie his life would have been more exiting , easier and care free , infact he often refers to what he would do when he got paid if he wasn’t with Lennie. Although , I think that as a itinerent worker in the 1930’s depression his life might have lacked a sense of purpose and he could have felt lonely.]]> 2018-01-07 19:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/219185919 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/628768611 2020-06-16 11:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/628768611 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/641122197 2020-06-26 15:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/641122197 bella card cardannabella2_1 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/845582383 heyyyyy , add me on snap @camohunter2005

]]> 2020-10-20 16:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/845582383 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/884721246 2020-11-03 02:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/884721246 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1033049894 2020-12-19 04:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1033049894 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1033050086 2020-12-19 04:31:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1033050086 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1033050146 2020-12-19 04:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1033050146 https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1033050178 2020-12-19 04:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1033050178 ch https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1505086402 hey!]]> 2021-05-08 14:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mrscard_english/xswex4eh5c4w/wish/1505086402