He warns Lennie not to drink too much water because it could make him sick. He also tells Lennie that if he ever gets in trouble, to go down to the river and hide in the brush.
In "Of Mice and Men," George warns Lennie not to drink untreated water to avoid getting sick and tells him to hide in the brush by the river if he gets into trouble. These warnings demonstrate George's protective nature and their close bond. They highlight the challenges they face while navigating their lives as itinerant workers during the Great Depression.
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