Lennie kept a dead mouse in his pocket because he enjoyed petting soft things and found comfort in touching the mouse's fur.
Lennie keeps a dead mouse in his pocket, which he likes to pet and take care of. Later, he goes searching for the dead mouse after realizing he has lost it.
A dead mouse
In "Of Mice and Men," Lennie does not have a rabbit in his pocket, despite his strong desire to have one. He often dreams of tending rabbits on their future farm.
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.
He likes the fact that the mice is soft and wants to keep it. Until george tells him to give it. Afterwards George throws it.
In "Of Mice and Men," Lennie tries to keep a puppy hidden from George so he won't be mad at him for accidentally killing it. Lennie's actions reveal his fear of disappointing George and his struggle to understand the consequences of his actions.
that he likes soft things.
Lennie has a dead mouse in his pocket, he has it so he could stroke its fur while they walk around.
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'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.
that he likes soft things.
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.