Of Mice and Men
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George Milton
The small clever migrant worker who looks after Lennie and dreams of owning land
George is protective of Lennie but burdened by the responsibility of caring for him
Lennie Small
The large mentally disabled man with enormous strength who dreams of tending rabbits
Lennie loves soft things but accidentally kills them due to his uncontrolled strength
The Dream
George and Lennie shared vision of owning a small farm where they can live off the land
The dream of a little house and a couple of acres represents independence and security
Curley
The aggressive small-statured boss son who picks fights to prove his toughness
Curley is threatened by larger men and immediately dislikes Lennie
Curley Wife
The lonely young woman on the ranch who seeks attention and connection
She has no name in the novel representing her lack of identity beyond her role as wife
Candy
The aging one-handed swamper who wants to join George and Lennie dream
Candy offers his savings to buy into the farm after his old dog is killed
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