ks-He is the black stable-hand, who gets his name from his crooked back. He is isolated from the other men because he is black. Crooks becomes fond of Lennie and convinces him to let him join their dream of owning a farm.
             Carlson-He is the insensitive ranch hand who complains about Candy's old, smelly dog. Carlson convinces Candy to let him put the dog out of its misery. He took Candy's dog and shot it.
             Aunt Clara-She was Lennie's aunt, who cared for him until her death. She gave Lennie mice to pet.
             I could not decide who the most important character in the story was. Lennie and George were both very important.
             Lennie was a strong man physically, but because of his mental disability, he depended on George for guidance and protection. Lennie loved to have George tell him about their dream of owning a farm. To Lennie, having their own farm meant having the responsibility of taking care of the rabbits, and living somewhere that he won't have to be afraid. Lennie loved George and never wanted to cause him any trouble. Lennie's character never changed throughout the story. His innocence remained until his death.
             George cared for and protected Lennie throughout the story. He was loving and devoted to Lennie. To George, having their own farm meant living in safety and comfort with Lennie, free from people like Curley and Curley's wife, who seem to exist only to cause trouble for them. He longed for the day when he and Lennie could enjoy this sense of freedom. In the end, George does the most humane thing he could do for Lennie. He spared his friend the merciless dea
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