George

George comforts Lennie with a tale of a golden future.

George is called a ‘’smart little guy’’ by Slim.

George is modest.

George is imaginative, he creates pictures of small holdings (farms) that he plans to own with Lennie some day.

George sometimes becomes irritated by Lennie (feels like he is a burden).

Lennie and George share companionship and trust. They are truly good friends and like a family.
George confesses to Slim that he has one abused Lennie’s trust by making him perform degrading activities. (making him nearly drown).

George confronts a great moral dilemma (huge problem) and acts decisively (with control).

George is Lennie’s friend until the end.