ly helpless. It is unlikely that anyone one would put up with Lennie the way George did.
             Lennie is often compared to animals, this reflects his, thoughts, manner and appearance. Lennie was very big, tall and strong. He had big hands which were often compared to the paws of a bear. "Lennie dabbed his big paw in the water" This gives the impression that Lennie's hands are very big and are probably rough and weathered. Lennie's actions are often animal like and show his lack of intelligence. "(he) drank with long gulps, snorting into the water like a horse." Lennie is often acting on instinct rather than thinking about what he is doing. I think it is ironic that Lennie should be compared to animals as he loves them so much.
             Lennie was extremely strong, but he was not aware of his power. We get warning signs about his strength from early on in the book, these are also clu
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