English Final Exam~ Does Lennie show that he can be very forgetful? Explain.

Of Mice And Men
By: John Steinbeck
Between The Line Question

Obviously , Lennie shows that he is very forgetful. He has the mind of a child. Forming a bond with George, whom is his life line, which is the best thing to happen for him. Together they the two travel together, trying to find work. In their journey, Lennie is reminded time and time again.

On the way to finding work George explains to Lennie when they arrive to their destination he will speak to the boss and present their work tickets to him. Lennie looked puzzled and began to check everyone of his pockets not remembering that George had both of their tickets all along knowing that Lennie would lose his. How ironic! “Oh, sure, George. I remember that now.” His hands went quickly into his side coat pockets. He said gently, “George… I ain’t got mine. I musta lost it .” He looked down at the ground in despair. “You never had one, you crazy bastard. I got both of ’em here. Think I’d let you carry your own work card?” Lennie grinned with relief. “I…I thought I put it in my side pocket.”

Exactly after George wanted Lennie not to say a word when they arrived he stated, “but you ain’t gonna say a word. You jus’ stand there an don’t say nothing. If he finds out what a crazy bastard you are, we won’t get no job.” You say that over two, three times, so you won’t forget it. It’s a fact that Lennie can be forgetful, George states it. In this scene once the two friends arrive to the farm and began to speak with the boss, George wants Lennie to keep quiet, afraid of what Lennie might say. He asks him to repeat to keep his mouth shut over and over again so he wouldn’t forget! I leave you with this question readers, are you Lennie, forgetful?!?