Similarities Between John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

I believe that George, in no way should be punished for killing Lennie. He did it for the right reasons and it was best for Lennie in that situation. The closure George and Lennie hot from this ordeal was better, and easier this way for both of them. This is a little bit of information on way I believe George was justified in killing Lennie.

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.

As many people who were out to get Lennie, the only person qualified to kill him was George. George has been there for Lennie, his whole life, “Him and me was both born in Auburn… When his Aunt Clara died, Lennie just come along with me out workin’. Got kinda used to each other after a little while” (Steinbeck 40). Furthermore, George was only trying to take away more suffering later in the future. Since Lennie killed Curley’s wife,

It has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt at this point, Lennie's innocence is not very accepted with the world because of his size, age, etc. He can’t really learn to change his ways due to his disabilities. Lennie can’t even understand why the bad things he has done are bad. Also, the fate he would meet at Curley's mutilated hands is enough to convince George that his only real option is to make Lennie's death as quick and painless as possible. Lennie would have died at the hands of Curly anyways, which would have been a much more painful and dehumanizing death for Lennie. He couldn't be taken to a mental hospital and in the depression, these were basically non-existent and spending a life in jail would be even more torture for a mentally ill person than death itself. George did what was right because he prevented Lennie from doing anything this terrible again, he stopped Lennie from a more painful death, and he really didn't have any other responsible

George promises Lennie many things once they get their own farm, “’O.K. Someday- we’re gonna get the jack together… ‘Specially if you remember as good as that.’”(15-16). So George killing Lennie was for his own benefit and it was a very immoral thing to do.

He knew that it was his responsibility to kill Lennie. He killed Lennie because he was responsible for him. George also killed him because he did not want to feel guilty or bad like Candy. George also didn’t want Lennie to have a painful death by the hands of Curley’s gang. He knew that it would be best for him and Lennie for him to do it himself. He wanted Lennie to feel comfortable and he wanted to tell him how he felt. George says “No, Lennie. I ain’t mad. I never been mad an’ I ain’t now. That’s a thing I want you to know”(Steinbeck 106). George did the right

So George, has to choose what he's going to do with Lennie, kill him or let him live. George did do the right thing by killing Lennie because, Lennie held George down, Lennie will continue to get in trouble, and other people are after Lennie. Others may claim that, George could’ve just kept a better eye on Lennie. However, George shouldn't have to babysit Lennie every second of the day. He has other things to do, he has to work.

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 knew that Lennie would be lynched, probably beaten and then killed if he was caught. Lennie, being more like an animal than a human being, was incapable of understanding his own strength and understanding the subtleties of life. George grasps the fact that he can't protect Lennie from society, as he also can't protect society from Lennie. George felt as though he had no other choice but to save Lennie from a cruel kind of death at the hands of Curley and his followers. It is a supposedly quick end. He even goes as far as to protect Lennie from seeing it coming. It appears to be an act of love. However, if they did escape, George knew it would be just a matter of time before Lennie had another "accident". As to whether it is justifiable

One reason George was justified in killing Lennie was because he felt he was protecting Lennie. George had made a promise to Lennie’s aunt that he would take care of him. In chapter one, George tells Lennie “No, you stay with me. Your Aunt Clara wouldn't like you running off by yourself, even if she is dead.”(Steinbeck 13) George did not want Lennie suffering. He felt he was protecting Lennie. So George took it into his own hands and quickly shot Lennie. George thought he was doing what was best for the both of them.

So when George had a decision to make and he made the right decision and killing Lennie was justified. So just like when I said it was the right thing to do it was because Curley would have made his death extremely painful and not right. Also it was not completely Lennie’s fault Curley’s wife was at fault also because Lennie did not want to talk to her and he did not ask to feel her hair so again it was partially Curley’s wife’s fault. So in the end George made the right decision in not letting Curley do it and also having the guts to let Lennie

He takes care of lennie, gives him all he can. In the book George is understandable, that is positive, and likes to think stuff through for the better. For an example ; He tries his best to give lennie his all, he gives him advice so he could think about his future. He impacted his life with joy although he had hard times, but that is what made their friendship stronger, just like any other person. In chapter 6, George shoots Lennie, and kills him for safety. The reason why Lennie was killed was so that he could avoid getting into more trouble, and so that he can be safe, since he was the reason Curley’s wife was

I do think George’s actions in the last scene was necessary because Lennie was not going to get better moreover, would of got worse as he aged. Yes, Lennie did not mean to do all the things he did like back in weed and killing the puppy he got. The only reason he killed Curley’s Wife was because she allowed Him to touch her curls knowing Lennie was somewhat dangerous. She started to get feisty when she thought he was going to mess her hair up. Lennie got scared because George would of yelled at him for touching her hair or even talking to her. Lennie stated “ George gonna say I done a bad thing. He ain’t gonna let me tend no rabbits.” (Lennie Page 91). He was scared and George did what he had to do. In my opinion, it was better for George

I could have done what George did because I have two younger siblings and understand what he wanted to protect Lennie from. When it comes to someone you love, you would do anything to prevent them from pain. This was George’s exact motive. George and Lennie had a brotherly relationship, which explains why he stayed to watch over him for all those years.

Although George and lennie are best friends, George had to kill him to save him from torture. First, George Knows that if Curley and his men find lennie they´ll make sure he suffers and makes it a slow painful death. He said he wanted to kill him himself. Curley wanted to shoot him in the stomach so he has to bleed out. Next, George knows that it´d only be right for him to take lenny´s life. he had been taking care of him for a very long time. He wanted to be the one who takes care of him till the end. And Last, George was getting tired of taking care of lennie. He knows even if they did move on lennie would surely mess up again. He has now killed a puppy and Curleys wife. In any case murder is wrong but this was the best option George could