Near the beginning of chapter 3, George and Slim agree on the negative consequences for men who “go around on the ranches alone.” What are those consequences, and how might this explain why George travels around with Lennie?

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Of Mice and Men

Near the beginning of chapter 3, George and Slim agree on the negative consequences for men who “go around on the ranches alone.” What are those consequences, and how might this explain why George travels around with Lennie?

George and Slim are having a conversation in the beginning. Near the beginning of chapter 3, George and Slim agree on the negative consequences for men who “go around on the ranches alone.” What are the negative consequences that they agree on. How might this explain why George stays with Lennie instead of being alone?

Asked by Selene J #982514 on 3/6/2020 10:28 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 3/9/2020 4:24 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 3/9/2020 4:24 PM

From the text:

"I ain't got no people," George said. "I seen the guys that go around on the ranches alone. That ain't no good. They don't have no fun. After a long time they get mean. They get wantin' to fight all the time."

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