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#1 (TS) Other people see George and Lennie’s relationship as one getting more out of it than the other, but really they are just good friends.

#2 (CD) For example, when they start their new job the boss says, “… what stake you got in this guy? You takin’ his pay away from him?” (22).

#3 (CM) The boss is suspicious and it seem like he assumes that George is doing something he shouldn’t.

#4 (CM) George and Lennie do a good job of hiding their friendship from others who don’t need to know about it.

#5 (CD) In addition, Slim thinks it’s strange that they travel together because no one else does.

#6 (CM) Slim seems to be more understanding than the boss about the fact that they travel around.

#7 (CM) People are often wary or prejudiced of things unknown to them.

#8 (CD) Furthermore, George and Lennie grew up together and are long time friends.

#9 (CM) They are almost as close as brothers and would probably do anything for one another.

#10 (CM) They have learned a rare patience for putting up with other people that most people on the farm lack.

#11 (CS) Friendships like George and Lennie’s are a rare and little understood thing to people of that time.