When someone cares about someone else, they protect them even if it ultimately means harming them. In “Of Mice and Men,” John Steinbeck tells the story of two migrant workers struggling to survive. One of the men, Lennie, suffers from mental illness and is constantly in trouble. He likes to touch soft things, even though he shouldn't touch them. Geroge, the other man, must constantly be blamed for Lennie's actions. George's relationship with Lennie is both very significant and dangerous. This is significant because George takes care of Lennie when no one else does, every time Lennie gets into trouble, George has to deal with the outcome, and in the end, George has to make a decision that not only affects his life, but also that of Lennie, whether for good or not. George's relationship is significant with Lennie because he took Lennie in after his Aunt Clara died and no one else accepted him. For example, when George was talking to Slim, he said, “When his Aunt Clara died, Lennie came with me to work. I got a little used to each other...