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What is the central conflict of the novella Of Mice and Men?

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The main conflict in Of Mice and Men is George and Lennie's struggle for self-preservation. As migrant workers, they drift between towns looking for work so that they can support themselves. This is made difficult by Lennie getting them into trouble, which causes them to leave employment opportunities

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