Why does Lennie have a dead mice in his pocket?

Answer 1

He likes to stroke things because it calms him, but he ends up killing them because of his strength. He keeps it in his pocket so he doesn't have to tell George. He knows George will get angry.

Answer 2

He likes to stroke things because it calms him, but he ends up killing them because of his strength. He keeps it in his pocket so he doesn't have to tell George. He knows George will get angry.

Answer 3

Lenny wants to keep the dead mouse because it provides comfort. It is similar to a child's security blanket. It is the one stable thing in Lennie's life other than George, and it helps him to deal with the stress of new things.

Answer 4

Lennie likes to feel soft things, which would include mouse fur. He finds mice and while petting them, unintentionally kills them. He keeps the dead mouse in his pocket so he can keep petting it.

Answer 5

Lennie carries the dead mice in his pocket because he likes to pet soft things, but he often accidentally kills them due to his strength. He doesn't understand his own strength or the consequences of his actions.

Answer 6

Lennie wants to keep the dead mouse because he finds it comforting. He uses it as a security blanket as he is exposed to new things.

Answer 7

He liked to pet the mouse because it was soft.

Answer 8

He keeps the mouse in his pocket so he can pet it