Of Mice and Men was a very powerful book, which had many characters that were sad and deserved some sympathy, but I feel very sorry for Lennie.
             Others would think that Curlys wife deserved sympathy because she was stuck on a ranch and not getting her dream of being an actress or Crooks because he is black and doesn't get to bunk with the other men but at least these two characters can think for themselves. I feel sorry for Lennie because he can't think for himself so people use him and play jokes on him. Lennie still acts like a child and will run or cry if in trouble, an example is when George threw away his mouse so Lennie ran off and cried. He relies on George to think for him because he will think he will make the wrong decision and he wont be allowed to do stuff like pet the rabbits. When Lennie got in the fight with Curly he didn't do anything because he didn't want anything to happen to George so he was asking him what to do. At the end Lennie thought he did something wrong by hurting him but George was there to comfort him and that made Lennie feel special.
             There are some other important characters in the story that I should mention. Slim is a skinner who has a heart for all of the other men and is always there for a good talk. Him and George created a very good friendship where George let go of all the memories that bothered him (especially about Lennie). The part Slim plays is the kind man who everyone likes but is very strong and can work from dusk to dawn, which is why he is praised. Slim is like the boss out in the field because he tells the men to get drinks and to carry sack instead of skinning. If Slim weren't in the story the men wouldn't have anyone to go to and that is half the reason he is staying there.
             Another important character is Candy who is also a man to go to for a good talk or just to let go of your feelings. Candy is a very lonely character whose closest friend is his
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