Friendship and Failure: The Relationship of George and Lennie in John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men. The setting, symbolism, and irony are all skillfully handled by Steinbeck in his efforts to define his vision of the friendship the two men share. 4.5 pgs. 2 f/c. 1b. Pages: 4.5 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 2778 Friendship and Failure.doc Price: 40.28