The Sketching of George Milton's Character

The sunshine grazes the brim of your hat, sunset is breaking and a new day has begun. “A few [short] miles south of Soledad” you set out on foot the “golden foothills” are your only obstacle. Narrow paths “beaten hard by tramps” weave an intricate setting about you. Your best friend is by your side and the two of you have set a plan to keep you motivated through thick and thin. Sounds tranquil, doesn’t it? Take a glimpse at the severe contrast and struggles between the two protagonists. Whose lives you trail eagerly like a hungry water snake at the waters edge, throughout the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. The reader is introduced to two very diverse characters one by the name of Lennie Small and the other by the name of George Milton. These two dear friends undergo their journey in the utmost frivolous way, which involves laboring on a ranch. In order to earn enough income to afford a “little house” with “a couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs”. Lennie is "a huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, with wide, sloping shoulders." Whom lost his aunt and relies on his dearest friend to help him through his every day trials and tribulations. George Milton is said to be "small and quickwitted, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features." Although George sounds miniscule in comparison to Lennie; he is a much more indepth character than his counterpart. George is an extremely kind and not to mention a great friend, whom tends to keep to himself. As Lennie took a drink from a “scummy” pool George halted him, “You gonna be sick like you was last night.” George is a truly protective and loyal friend. While being interviewed for a job, George speaks on Lennie’s behalf due to the fact that Lennie isn’t the brightest bulb on the tree. George attributes great selflessness in doing so and impresses his boss, “I never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy.” Optimism, is a very powerful trait George also posseses “with us it ain’t like that. We got a future.” Despite overwhelming differences, both George and Lennie rely on one another for companionship, this ultimately ties them together . All in all George’s characteristics are that of a true friend, chapter through chapter he proves this with his intricacy and kindheartedness. George is the type of friend all should have, or have had from one time or another. One who is faithful to his word and shows great compassion for others