because it shows he didn't mean to, as he has a child like mind and also he likes to touch 'soft things' he gets carried away as he has done before, such as with the dog and with the mouse in his pocket back in chapter 1. Also shows sympathy because kills him because of it, George is suppose to be a father like figure which is why it comes as a shock. -if you adapt on that give quotes and more detail it basically is your answer :D
Steinbeck shows sympathy to Lennie by portraying him as an innocent and mentally disabled man who does not fully comprehend the consequences of his actions. The author highlights Lennie's fear and confusion after realizing what he has done, as well as his desire to make things right despite his limitations. Through these portrayals, Steinbeck invites readers to empathize with Lennie's tragic situation.
He compares Lennie to a bear by referring to his big paws. He describes Lennie drinking from the river like a horse. When Lennie kills the puppy, he circles nerviously like a terrier.
In Chapter One, Steinbeck presents Lennie as mentally disabled, physically strong, and overly reliant on George for guidance and support. Lennie's childlike innocence and fascination with soft things are also highlighted, establishing him as a vulnerable character in need of protection.
To start their own ranch, and Lennie can tend the Rabbits
Steinbeck used the story of Weed in "Of Mice and Men" to illustrate the dangers of misjudgment, the harsh reality of societal prejudices, and the consequences of innocent actions. The incident in Weed serves as a foreshadowing of the tragic events that unfold later in the novel.
A sympathy plant is given to a person who has experienced loss. It shows life when a person has died. It shows that you care about the person and want to provide them with hope.
The fight between Lennie and Curley shows that Curley is aggressive, combative, and quick to assert his dominance. On the other hand, Lennie is portrayed as simple-minded and unintentionally destructive, reacting impulsively out of fear and self-defense rather than malice.
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because many people lost there jobs and homes and thats what happened to george and lenny and thats why they were looking for a job and a place to stay.
Lennie's Sneaky ThingsIn Steinbeck's novel 'Of Mice and Men' Lennie tries to do many sneaky things. For example, in Chapter 5 we read about the puppy he was given by Slim. While playing with the puppy in the barn Lennie accidentally kills it, and then tries to conceal this fact by hiding the body under some hay.
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Curley is portrayed in the novel as a pessimistic character through his violent actions. Especially the fight he has with the most innocent character of them all Lennie. Steinbeck uses Curley as a target to George when he fights with Lennie. Although Curley is marred to his wife it is evident that she doesn't have a name showing how Steinbeck uses her name as a type of possession to Curley. Curley initially has no power in the novel at all as his so called characteristics are outdone once slim is introduced to the novel showing how Steinbeck uses slim to foreshadow what Curley is really meant to be like. Curley is extremely arrogant especially the way he is introduced in the novel. the character himself bosses son is evil which shows how curley is presented badly in the novel.
Curley's wife shows more depth and vulnerability than she first appears through her confession to Lennie about her loneliness and unfulfilled dreams. This moment reveals her longing for connection and understanding, humanizing her character beyond her initial flirtatious and attention-seeking behavior. Additionally, her tragic fate evokes empathy and highlights the oppressive nature of her circumstances on the ranch.