Of Mice and Men Part 1

           In part one, there are many instance of irony. First of all, the actually character of Lennie and George, and their physical and mental description. “A huge man, shapeless of face, with large, pale eyes, with wide, sloping shoulders," yet throughout part one, it is revealed that Lennie has some sort of mental delay or disability, which prevents him from remembering things, reacting properly in certain situations, and being careful. He has the mind of a small child, and is very kind and submissive, but does not know his own strength. George, however is described as 'small and quick, dark of face, with restless eyes and sharp, strong features. Every part of him was defined: small strong hands, slender arms, a thin and bony nose.” Also, as you read, you find out he is very controlling of Lennie, and is clever with his words and actions. It is ironic because of Lennie's shear size and demeanor, you would think he would be the dominant, or at least some sort of leader out of the two men. Instead, he relies completely on George to be accepted into society, and George is the more prominent and more intelligent out of the two.