George

The next character representing part of American society in Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is George. George represents the parental figures in society as he has to take care of the childish Lennie and keep him out of trouble as much as possible (unfortunately, this doesn't work out for him). George has to put up with Lennie's antics without getting overly angry or upsetting him in the same way that a parent has to keep their kids happy. It is also George that has to complete the mercy killing of Lennie at the very end of the book to ensure that he does not get lynched in the same way that a parent has to look after their children and ensure they do not suffer any pain.