Curley's wife dream was to be in the movies, but because of this death she won't be able to live. Lennie's dream was to have their own ranch and have lots of rabbits, but since he killed someone he will have to be hung, or go to a circus and he won't be allowed to go outside anymore.
Curley assumed that Lennie's death was an act of self-defense by George, while Carlson assumed that Lennie must have been killed by his own gun.
Curley attacks Lennie out of anger and aggression, blaming him for the death of his wife. In retaliation, Lennie crushes Curley's hand, revealing his immense strength and inadvertently causing Curley significant harm.
Curley plans to shoot Lennie in the stomach, to cause a slow and painful death.
Lennie covered Curley's wife's mouth to stop her from screaming, but unintentionally caused her death due to his lack of control and strength.
George wanted to spare Lennie from a more brutal and painful death at the hands of Curley and his men. He also wanted to ensure that Lennie's death was more peaceful and compassionate. Additionally, George felt a sense of responsibility for protecting and caring for Lennie throughout their time together.
Curley's wife screams when Lennie accidentally kills her because she is frightened and in pain. She screams for help, but the situation escalates quickly, leading to her tragic death.
Lennie was obsessed with soft objects. Curley's wife allowed Lennie to touch her hair and couldn't stop. Lennie was so strong he broke her neck.
Lennie accidentally killed Curley's wife while trying to stop her from screaming during a struggle. Lennie, who has a tendency to be rough without realizing his own strength, unintentionally caused her death in a moment of panic.
He was very upset; hearing his wife's death :'(
Without her there would have been a different ending. Lennie kills her and this leads to Lennie's death, which in return ends the novel.
Carlson did not express any emotional reaction to Lennie's death in "Of Mice and Men." Instead, his concern was primarily focused on the practical implications of the situation, such as the repercussions of Curley finding out about Lennie's death and the impact on George.
Curley reacts with anger and a desire for revenge when he finds out about his wife's death. He lashes out and seeks to confront and harm Lennie, believing him to be responsible for what happened. Curley's reaction is fueled by his grief and sense of loss, as well as his need to assert power and control in the situation.
Curley's wife's death is ultimately a result of a combination of factors involving her own actions, Curley's neglect and possessiveness, and the unfair social norms that restrict her. While Lennie inadvertently causes her death, there is shared responsibility among the characters and the society they live in that contribute to the tragic outcome.