Brotherhood Vs Infatuation
Having a relationship where two friends who have known each other since childhood and act like an actual sibling to one another is what one would refer to as a brotherhood. Meeting someone, claiming them to be your true love, and then four days later committing suicide to be with them is/can be considered psychotic. This second is an example straight from of Romeo and Juliet’s relationship. George and Lennie, from Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, are two friends who met during their childhood and who grew up together; some would simply call them brothers. Romeo and Juliet, on the other hand, are two star-crossed lovers from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. They meet each other, get married, …show more content…
It is true that George can be harsh with Lennie, as shown in the quote, but as mentioned he is only doing it for his own good. George is just trying to keep Lennie’s feet on the ground. Having someone who isn’t afraid to verbally fight/speak their mind toward their partner is considered healthy in a relationship because if it keeps both people involved in check. George once said to Lennie, “An’ whatta I got...I got you! You can’t keep a job and you lose me every’ job I get” (Steinbeck 11). With relationships it is better to be harsh and honest than kind and secretive. Of course, some may try to prove that the way George and Lennie acted with each other is a crime and that Romeo and Juliet hardly ever fought because they truly love each other. When Romeo kills Tybalt, Juliet has some obvious mixed emotions afterwards about Romeo (Shakespeare 3.2.70-91). But, Juliet was never honest with Romeo. She never talks to him, she simply brushes off that Romeo’s murderous …show more content…
George acts as if he is the big brother in the relationship. George once confronts Curley's wife, “‘Lennie never done it in meanness,’ he said. ‘All the time he done bad things, but he never done one of ‘em mean’” (Steinbeck 95). Even though Lennie probably annoys George most of the time to his break point, George never steps down if he hears Lennie getting picked on. And not only did George stand up for Lennie, it was vis versa as well. Lennie once took charge, “Suddenly Lennie's eyes centered and grew quiet, and mad. He stood up and walked dangerously toward Crooks. “Who hurt George?” he demanded” (Steinbeck 72). Although Lennie is considered on the less educated side, he still knows what is important to him and that's the safety and health of his life long buddy. And finally, when it comes down to, really being mentally strong enough to do something totally horrific for someone as close as Lennie is to George, is the ultimate looking out for your friend/partner scenario. After George shot Lennie, “George sat stiffly on the bank and looked at his right hand that had thrown the gun away” (Steinbeck 107). George didn’t want to lose Lennie because he was all that he had. Having a brother like friend growing up with, going places with, daily being around him/her as daily as George and Lennie did, it's like how Candy, a fellow worker, lost his dog. were looking out for each other by simply the little things they