Lennie felt disappointed and confused when George threw the dead mouse that he had been petting, as he didn't understand why George would do that. He was also hurt by George's actions as he viewed the mouse as a source of comfort and companionship.
A dead mouse
Lennie brings back a dead mouse that George takes away from him. Lennie's fascination with petting soft things causes George to remove the dead mouse as it is not suitable for petting.
Lennie takes a dead mouse out of his pocket, which causes George to yell at him because he knows that Lennie's habit of petting soft things often leads to trouble. George doesn't want Lennie to get in trouble again.
George notices that Lennie has the dead puppy in the bunkhouse because he sees Lennie trying to hide it under some straw. George is able to connect the dots and realize that Lennie was responsible for the puppy's death.
Slim has the Puppy that Lennie Wants, that George Promised him to replace the dead mouse.
George takes Lennie's gun away from him when he goes out to get wood for a fire. George does not trust Lennie to handle the gun safely due to his childlike nature and lack of awareness of the potential danger.
a dead mouse
A dead mouse
A dead mouse
George gets angry with Lennie in the clearing because Lennie, despite being repeatedly told, insists on bringing a dead mouse with him - which goes against their plan to keep a low profile at their new job. George becomes frustrated with Lennie's inability to understand the consequences of his actions.
Lennie kept a dead mouse in his pocket because he enjoyed petting soft things and found comfort in touching the mouse's fur.
Lennie had a dead mouse in his pocket as a pet. He enjoys petting soft things, like mice and rabbits, but his strength unintentionally causes harm to them. This scene helps to establish Lennie's innocence and his inability to control his own strength.