Although Lennie does not have the potential to be smart, Lennie has the potential to be a hard worker. However, Lennie's strength did not work with him and the result was fatal. Lennie is an extremely large man who had the strength of a bull. With the us eof his strength, he was a great worker but did not understand how strong he was. George explains Lennie's strength by "That big bastard can put up more grain alone than most pairs can." Through his size and his enormous amount of strength, Lennie could out work other men of the ranch by himself. Through the use of Lennie's strength he became a great worker who knew nothing more than to work. Lennie usses his abilities to work hard, but does not understand how strong he is.