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In the Defense of Lennie Smalls

WodoodAlmansoob Ms.Bannoura/ Mr. A English 10B Universal Academy
February 28, 2012

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In the Defense of Lennie Smalls Oscar Wilde once said, “Society exists only as a mental concept, in the real world there are only individuals”. This quote explains that society shapes the thoughts of what we see. We see society in a good and bad way around us. Euthanasia is unjustified because it brings death, pain, and suffering. The book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck took place during the Great Depression, which means it was a harsh life living during the 1930’s. The two main characters in the novel, Lennie and George, both try to accomplish their American Dream by having a field of rabbits, puppies, etc. George and Lennie are best friends and act like big brothers defending one another, but there was an incident where their friendship faded to black and white. Lennie was a person who was big and muscular, forgot everything important, and acted like a little kid. George was a unique person from Lennie’s point of view. George was tough, responsible, and strong. He looked after Lennie all the time. Lennie is innocent because he has likes touching soft things; he has a mind of a child, and only does the things that he is told to do. First of all, the two best friends’ friendship and their American Dream have faded away. The dream of Lennie and George begins to tangle up when Lennie was living in Weeds and touched a woman’s dress. He later ran away because he feared that someone would get him and beat him. He didn’t know the difference between right and wrong. If he knew the actions that he did in Weeds he would do it; Lennie is mentally disabled. Lennie’s actions and intentions made him act like a child and not think for himself: always needing George’s support. Lennie likes to touch soft things; he