Of Mice And Men Writing Prompt Analysis

With both of the other key ideas combined, with Curley not getting him first and having Lennie die in a state of nirvana, George knew it would just be a hard thing to do. “All the time he done bad things, but he never done one of ‘em mean.” (pg. 95). Knowing Lennie never meant to actually do this, George had a hard time to realize Lennie would either have to die or be locked up for what he had done. Being locked up was a bad idea and George knew it.

George and Lennie were best friends for a long time, more like brothers. Lennie is about as bright as a 2 watt bulb, so George couldn’t really get mad at him when he accidently killed Curley’s wife while feeling the softness of her hair. “…’I ain’t mad. I never been mad, an’ I ain’t now. That’s a thing I want ya to know’”. The two had planned a future together—a future in their own dream ranch, a ranch where no trouble would ever bother them. “’You…an’ me. Ever’body gonna be nice to you. Ain’t gonna be no more trouble. Nobody gonna hurt nobody nor steal from ‘em’”. Then after he tells him about the rabbits that Lennie is so fond of, he shoots him in the back of the head where he knows it will not hurt him, and Lennie will not know what hit him. This is the peaceful alternative to what Curley had in store for him. Curley's exact words were "shoot the bastard right in the guts." George's euthanizing of Lennie makes the mentally incompetent Lennie die with dignity. Had Curley gotten to Lennie first, Lennie would have suffered. This shows you how much George cares for Lennie, no matter what he does or the crimes he commits. He’d always be there to help Lennie get right back up to his feet, make him forget all his worries, and move on like nothing happened. I strongly believe George was the right person to kill Lennie, and made the right decision in doing so, rather than to let him suffer in the hands of Curley.

After Lennie has inadvertently murdered Curley’s wife, Curley’s lynch mob go out in search of Lennie. George’s decision is almost inevitable to spare Lennie’s life, rather than let Curley and his gang destroy the bit of life Lennie has.

If lennie would of ran off into the woods he would have died of starvation or even worse. Letting lennie off would have been in a bad spot either way, so by ending lennie’s life it took a load off of george and the crew. George took lennie's life quick and painlessly and it was almost tit for tat if you look at it, Curley’s wife for lennie's life makes it justifiable. He basically Puts lennie in a better place so lennie and george wouldn't have to run away any more and cause trouble. If he wouldn't

“The crash of the shot rolled up the hills and rolled down again. Lennie jarred and then settled slowly forward to the sand, and he lay without quivering.”( Steinbeck, 106). George made the right decision by killing Lennie because he would have been killed by Curley when he found out that Lennie killed Curley’s wife. George had to kill Lennie because he was stuck in such a position where had no other option. and he even killed Curley’s wife which made George to end up with a harsh decision.

Next, Curley would of shot Lennie in the stomach and let him suffer. On page 92 Curley says “I’m gonna get him. I’m going for my shotgun. I’ll kill the big son-of-a-bitch myself. I’ll shoot ’im in the guts.” This shows that Curley is going to do whatever he could do to make Lennie suffer. Another example is on page 90 George says “I ain’t gonna let ‘em hurt Lennie.” This means that George didn’t wanna let Lennie suffer so George killed Lennie himself just to get done with

So it is clear that George had to kill Lennie so Curley couldn't do anything to him. If George didn't kill Lennie then the state would have sent him to the insane asylum. ¨An' s'pose they lock him up an' strap him down and put him in a cage. That ain't no good, George¨(Steinbeck 97).

George’s decision was right in the long run, he saved Lennie pain and torture. Lennie would be happy that George shot him and not them. George is a friend, Curley was just trying to hurt him, George just wanted to help him. Obviously George didnt wanna kill Lennie but if he didnt he wouldnt be able to forgive himself for letting them hurt him. Lennie knew he did something wrong that's why he went to the bush, and I think Lennie was in piece when George killed him. I think that because Lennie was his best friend, and George loved Lennie like a brother and Lennie loved him like a brother. They definitely was best friends they had a special bonde, like when the boss said “i never seen anybody take this much trouble for another guy(22).” Was George’s choice the right one? I think his choice was right because he didn't let someone hurt his friend he did it. Lennie would be happier knowing george killed him not Curley who doesn't like him. He was right because Lennie would have been in pain if the other guys got him, they would've shot him in the stomach and let him die of pain. Curley wouldn't have stopped until Lennie was in the most pain possible before death. George did the right thing in killing Lennie, Lennie knew it hurt George but he knew it had to be done. So what if George didn't make the right

And Lennie has to watch what he does himself too. First, George did the right thing by killing Lennie because Lennie held George down. In the article on page 10 it states, “If I was alone I could live so easy. I could get a job an’ work, an’ no trouble.

Back in Weed, George and Lennie already had to skip town because he had harassed a woman and men were searching for him. So coming to this new town was like his second chance and he had messed that up. If they had tried to skip town again there's no telling if Lennie is going to do right. Lennie broke every chance he was given and all hope was lost for him so there was no point in giving him another because he wouldn't learn from his mistakes. Some people may say that he shouldn't of been killed that they should of put him in a hospital because of his behavior. That would not have worked out because they didn't have and mental facilities back in that time period to they had no other choice but to kill

It is understood that if Curley would get ahold of him he would make his death painful and slow which Lennie does not deserve. Also, if Lennie would be locked up he’d be all alone, scared, and not have any efficient guidance. When the situation is fully analyzed George spared Lennie from dying painfully and being

In the first place, if George hadn’t of shot Lennie, the other men on the ranch would’ve killed him anyway. “I’ll shoot ‘im in the guts.” Curley said about Lennie (Steinbeck 96). This quote proves that Curley was planning on killing Lennie himself. The men also seen Lennie as more of a threat because he had Carlson’s gun. “Don’t shoot ‘im?” Curley cried. “He got Carlson’s Luger.

It is easy to tell George is really attached to Lennie. Anytime Lennie got himself in trouble, like he did in Weed, George was going to help Lennie and to get him away from any trouble. George would make him feel better and help him forget the trouble like it never happen. By the evidence I have provided here, George had a right to kill Lennie. The alternative would be letting Curley kill Lennie and let him suffer.

After watching his friend nearly drown, George felt ashamed of his behavior. Since that day, he has taken good care of his companion, protecting him even when he gets in trouble. For example, in Weed, the last town where they worked, Lennie wanted to touch the fabric of a girl’s red dress. When she pulled away, Lennie became frightened and held on to her until George hit him over the head to make him let go. The girl accused Lennie of rape, and George and Lennie had to hide in an irrigation ditch to escape a lynch mob.

“Curley’s faced reddened. ‘ I’ m goin’,’ he said. ‘ I’m gonna shoot the guts outta that big bastard myself, even if I only got one hand. I’m gonna get him’.” (98). The way Curley said it look like he is really angry, and is going to lynch Lennie. So, george should decide whether to turn him to proper authority, or let him get lynched by ranch men or kill himself. Some argue that George shouldn’t kill Lennie because he is his best friend,but other may agree that he is justified of killing Lennie because George was tired of running,getting Lennie out of trouble, and they both can live peacefully. Thus, George decides to kill Lennie himself to a peaceful death rather than let him get killed brutally by ranch