1. Mind-map the various friendships. Who has no friends?

2. "But not us! An' why? Because… because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that's why." He laughed delightedly”
"Well-hell! I had him so long. Had him since he was a pup. I herded sheep with him." He said proudly, "You wouldn't think it to look at him now, but he was the best damn sheep dog I ever seen."
“Crooks said. "'Long as you won't get out and leave me alone, you might as well set down." His tone was a little more friendly.”
The Boss - "Well, I never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy. I just like to know what your interest is.”
Challenge:
“Slim looked through George and beyond him. "Ain't many guys travel around together," he mused. "I don't know why. Maybe ever'body in the whole damn world is scared of each other."

3. Friendship is clearly a central theme in the novel as we follow the journey of George and Lennie throughout the novella. The friendship is unnatural for the time and ends badly. Evidence Steinbeck’s message is that… Complete this paragraph and insert a quote and analysis.
Success Criteria:
Evidence matches the point
You look at language, words or techniques in the quote in detail.
You refer to Steinbeck’s message
You answer the question – what does it tell you about American Society? Challenge: Include alternative interpretations.