First, George never told Lennie not to say anything when they confronted the boss at the ranch. “What will you say tomorrow when the boss asks you questions?” Lennie stopped chewing and swallowed. His face was focused. "I...I won't...say a word." (Steinbeck,15) At this point in the story, George showed that he cared for Lennie. For example, he would speak for both of you during an important meeting to get the job for both of you. Shortly thereafter, George made sure to double check that Lennie knew where to go if any fiascos occurred at the ranch. “Hide in the bush,” Lennie said slowly, “Hide in the bush until I come get you. Do you remember?" "Of course I can, George. Hide in the bush until you get there." (Steinbeck, 15-16) Both of these lines were cut or changed and show George acting harsher towards Lennie, which was not the design of George that Steinbeck wanted to achieve with his novel. Towards the end of the film, George pulled out a gun and shot Lennie in the back of the head so fast it ruined the feeling of empathy. The details of the novel gave the reader chills as they read it and felt the sympathy George had in his mind. “And George raised the gun and blocked it, and held the barrel to the back of Lennie's head. The hand shook violently, but his face froze and his hand remained still. He pulled the trigger. The crack of the shot went up the hills and rolled back down. Lennie gasped, and then he slowly sank to the sand, and lay without shaking. (Steinbeck,106) The moment was completely ruined by the lack of remorse George had in the film. To sum up, in the film it is seen that George cares little for Lennie. That being said, in the novel, George is seen as a parent who looms over Lennie who looks after him and makes sure he doesn't get into trouble.