During a period of hardship or economic difficulty, everyone withdraws into their personal space and does not worry about others. Ignorance often leads to misunderstandings. In John Steinbeck's short story Of Mice and Men, two men go to a new farm in search of new opportunities and the chance to realize their dream. Of Mice and Men is also a heartbreaking story of how such misunderstandings can lead to unfortunate events. John Steinbeck uses a voice of disapproval to criticize the mistreatment of social rejects and show that misunderstanding can lead to negative outcomes. Steinbeck shows that people will trust others because of their personal prejudices. Due to his mental disability, Lennie often acts in inappropriate ways which cause both him and George to lose their jobs. George complains to Lennie, “I got you! You can't hold a job and miss out on every job I get. He keeps pushing me all over the country all the time. And the worst. You get in trouble. You do bad things and I have to get you out” (Steinbeck 11). Just like in Weed, a town where they once worked, Lennie and George have to hide from the residents because Lennie, in a panic, has grabbed a woman's dress. Although Lennie acts with innocent intentions, the people around him simply don't spend the time to understand them. As soon as they move to the new farm, the chief and Curley show suspicion and even open hostility towards Lennie. They make their judgments about him before even trying to get a chance to get to know him better. Crooks, also abandoned by society, also looks at him with disdain and disdain when Lennie first tries to enter his room. Lennie has no intention of hurting other people, yet the people around him always feel uncomfortable in the middle of a sheet of paper... head to explain that human beings are instinctively wary of each other. The boss accuses George of stealing, saying “I said, what stake do you have in this guy? You [are] taking his pay from him?" (Steinbeck 22). The dialogue shows that people do not trust each other. John Steinbeck's writings reveal that he disapproves of people who show off, behave in impulsive manner or they simply don't trust each other. John Steinbeck's portrayal of George and Lennie serves to describe and criticize the error of judgment and mistrust of society's rejects. Understanding builds trust, a fundamental component of a harmonious society. In this global age, trust and judgments are more important than ever. Of Mice and Men a true classic tale Steinbeck, John York, NY, USA: Penguin Books, 1994. Print.