Character Sketch By:Jessica

George Milton is a man with not much intelligence, but has common sense. George has dreams for himself that are not very realistic, but allow him to continue moving forward in his mundane life. George has been put in charge of Lennie, who is mentally disabled, so it is difficult for George to take part in things that he normally would do if he was alone. It is hard for George to deal with Lennie a lot of the time, but he truly does care for Lennie and want the best for him. However, it is the bond that George and Lennie share that allows George perseverance. George is hoping to save up enough money to own his own piece of land one day and have Lennie live there with him.

A quote that expresses George's charcter is when he states, "No, Lennie, I ain't mad. I never been mad, an' I ain't now. That's a thing I want ya to know" (116-117). This shows that George was happy to travel with Lennie and have him as a companion for the little time he could. Also, it tells how much he regrets killing Lennie, even if it was for his own good.