Special Isn't Always Special

               The physical appearance attained by a character is crucial when it comes to comparing it with their behavior. They stand out from the rest the moment they are introduced to the story. Every mark, imperfection, or disability is a way to show the importance that will come from their being. Those marks could have at one point meant a curse from a God. Not every odd thing should be looked at as a weird counterpart. In society, different people are looked at with a sense of shame and pity. In literature, imperfections call for the protagonist to be important. The things that make them stand out, make them that much more important to the story. They were different for a reason, and that reason can only be revealed as the story is read.
               In the book Of Mice and Men, Lennie is characterized to be a tall, mentally unstable individual. He doesn't have the capability to think for himself, and quite frankly, if he didn't have George by his side, he's be a lost puppy. He encounters people and is extremely fond of cute, fluffy objects such as puppies, mice, and the dresses of attractive women. Lennie's mental state doesn't allow him to handle certain situations with the same prospects that may seem obvious to others.
               Foster stated that when a character, such as Lennie, is placed in a story, it's for a reason. So there must be some sort of meaning to his character, right? Well in this case, I wouldn't be too sure of it. Lennie is George's shadow. Wherever he goes, Lennie must go. It's that way through the entire story. George is the parent of a physically grown man. George sympathizes towards Lennie, being the primary reason for tagging him along..other than his promise to his aunt to take good care of him. From the beginning, the reader knows that Lennie is doomed and will have a tragic ending. Evidently that is exactly what happens. He accidentally kills his boss's wife and runs away. George finds him and makes the difficult decision to put an end to Lennie's life. His purpose for being in the story was to highlight the horrific event that was anticipated. He was the giveaway.