Three key characters in the novel exhibit true loneliness and each has a different reason for experiencing it: sex, age, and race.  ... He is an old man who has only one hand and only one true friend a dog (45). ... Friendship True friends are people who know your faults, and love you in spite of them. ... A true friend wants whatever is best for you. In John Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men, George was a true friend to Lennie. ...

• Word Count: 3171
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School