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This paper compares John Steinbeck's definition of friendship in his novel, "Of Mice and Men" to William Golding's definition in his novel, "The Lord of the Flies". Through an analysis of the main characters in both novels, the paper shows how both authors portray loyalty as the defining, most significant quality of true friendship.

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"The popular saying "It's in the hard times when you know who your true friends are," argues that many friends will leave when "the going gets tough." Friendship is most valuable during times of turmoil and struggle and unfortunately, it is during these times that it is the scarcest. The willingness to take risks to build friendships in the midst of adversity requires more than just getting along. It requires loyalty. In both Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and Lord of the Flies by William Golding, loyalty is presented as the defining element of friendship through the characters of Lennie, George, Ralph and Piggy."

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