Despite his jolly and easy-going attitude, Lennie is left out of opportunities because of his mental disability. For instance, Curley’s wife mentions that “they left all the weak ones here,” (77) when the laborers go into town. This implies that the men left Lennie behind because they didn’t know that troubles would arise if he ventured with them. Lennie also uses animals, such as mice, as objects of solace when he is outcast or troubled. Despite his gentle demeanor, Lennie accidentally kills the small rodents, with his strength being the cause. He explains his use of them to George as they travelled to the ranch: “I could pet it with my thumb as we walked along”
Despite his jolly and easy-going attitude, Lennie is left out of opportunities because of his mental disability. For instance, Curley’s wife mentions that “they left all the weak ones here,” (77) when the laborers go into town. This implies that the men left Lennie behind because they didn’t know that troubles would arise if he ventured with them. Lennie also uses animals, such as mice, as objects of solace when he is outcast or troubled. Despite his gentle demeanor, Lennie accidentally kills the small rodents, with his strength being the cause. He explains his use of them to George as they travelled to the ranch: “I could pet it with my thumb as we walked along”