In this novel published in 1937, Steinbeck writes about two desperate men longing for some kind of home. This men only want something to call theirs, something they can care for. This men, like the book explains are “Travelling across America in search of who they are” (summary in back cover). This novel also describes the love and affection of two men, Lennie, dumb, inarticulate, forgetful, and sometimes violent with his manner: the other, George, is clever, hopeful, and tied with the responsibility of caring for Lennie who he describes as slow.
In My personal experiences I can relate to George. In my friendship relations I am usually the smart and hopeful one and my other friends are “slow” to describe them in other words. In difference with George I would never hurt my friends especially if they have been with me through rough times. Even though I am clever, I am impulsive as well, making my friends useful in stopping me.
If I could change something in the book I would change the ending. Instead of having George do what he did to Lennie I would have had them become friends again and continue on their journey. With this ending I believe the reader would have enjoyed the book much better, because in my opinion I was not satisfied with the ending I was more disappointed than happy.