Do what I say, or else!!!

The relationship between George and Lennie in the novella Of Mice and Men is abusive because of George's short-temper, and the way he controls Lennie. George's short-temper contributes greatly to the abusive relationship between him and Lennie. For instance, when George is mad and yelling at Lennie by the fire he says, "When I think of the swell time I could have without you, I go nuts. I never get no peace" (Steinbeck 12). This shows that Lennie and George's relationship is abusive because it makes Lennie feel awful that George has to take care of him, and George intentionally makes him upset this way. Also, the way that George controls Lennie creates an abusive relationship between them. For example, as George explains to Lennie that he cannot get into trouble at the new ranch they are going to work at he states, "But you ain't gonna get in no trouble, because if you do, I won't let you tend the rabbits" (Steinbeck 16). This illustrates that George and Lennie have an abusive relationship because George is controlling Lennie by telling him what he can and cannot do, and it is unfair and cruel that Lennie has to do what George says all the time. George is abusive to Lennie, and it is wrong  of him to be so mean to a person who sincerely needs his help and could not live without him.