Friendship

Ricardo R.

5/23/11

Per.2

Friendship

          In the novel "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck says friendship is an important part of people’s lives. Many of us need companionship in our lives to be happy and enjoy the good situations together. The story shows us two main characters that go everywhere together and how they look out for each other when in need. When we have someone next to us, we can talk about whatever problems we have and help out each other. Friendship is important for many reasons like company, unconditional support, and loyalty. This keeps us from being and feeling lonely in our lives.

          Companionship is a good thing in our life to be happy and alive. We can’t be alone; eventually it gets dull and drives us crazy not having someone there. For example in the novel Crooks says, “Books ain’t no good”. He says this because he wants to have company there with him so he can talk with them, and books just tells stories about real life events. Many people do not see how it affects others emotions, feelings and mind. Mentally it drives people crazy being lonely because they have no communication with anyone else. People cannot express themselves if their lonely, so eventually it affects them and might even lead to suicide.

          Having a friend there is also good for many to ask them for help. Support is a big affect we need in our lives because it helps us do a lot of goals. Knowing that we have support we will accomplish anything we set our mind too. For example George and Lennie had each other back when ever one of them were in trouble. George says “ I hid with him in the ditch all night then we left…” his quote shows us that Lennie was in big trouble when the girl accused him of rape. George could have easily left him there and gone out on his own, but he took Lennie with him and saved him from getting killed. Lennie also says “An’ why? Because…Because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that’s why.” This quote shows us that Lennie has Georges back if he’s in trouble, and George has Lennies back if he’s in trouble.

          Friendship is not only built on support and company, but loyalty is also needed for us to trust people to tell them our problems. Many of us have a hard time finding someone who will be real with us. In the novel George and Lennie are very loyal to each other in many ways. For example George always does not talk bad about Lennie even though he has mental problems. “ He may not listen and be retarded but he’s a good fella”, this quote shows us that no matter what problems Lennie gives him, George will not talk bad about him with others or about his problems. George will always stay true to Lennie because he keeps him company and has his back no matter the circumstances.

         In the end friendship is an important key in life to help us live. Little keys in friendship are comfort, trust, and support. Without the factors of friendship many people would not be where they’re  now in life.