Did George HAVE to kill Lennie was there any other possible solution?

Answer 1

Although George is morally wrong, he shot Lennie because he cared about him, and to save him from a society that misunderstood him. Earlier in the story, Candy's dog died after Carlson shot it, and Candy said 'I ought to of shot that dog myself'. So George knew if he didn't shoot Lennie himself he would regret it later, as Candy had. George made Lennie think about their dream ranch, so he died with happy thoughts. If Curley had killed him, he would have died in fear.

Answer 2

George didn't HAVE to kill Lennie there were other choices but shooting him would have been the kindest decision for Lennie and other people around him.

George could have tried and escaped the ranch with Lennie (they've done it before, haven't they?) but who knows, the same thing might happen at the next place they decide to work at. I think that in George's head, it is better to lose 1 that you love than countless other lives that could gave been lost.

Another option was to pretend he had nothing to do with the killing of Curly's wife. He could o feigned innocence. This, however, would mean he would have to watch the killing and torture of someone he loved as his own brother. Curly would probably have shot Lennie numerous times before he would decide to kill him; he'd want Lennie to suffer immense pain.

Beside these possibilities, if George allowed Lennie to live, Lennie would probably somehow end up in an institution. There they'd lock him up in a room by himself, away from the outside world. It is pretty obvious that this would not have been a very good choice for Lennie (given his monstrous strength he'd probably break out anyway).

So in the end, you can see that ending Lennie's life quickly and painlessly was the best option for everybody

Answer 3

He shot him because he didn't want anyone to get hold of him as he would have been beaten or lynched by Curley. He knew there was no way out and that he had to do the right thing by Lennie. And with carlson's luger (gun). He got to Lennie before the others and shot him in the head quickly while he told Lennie to look over the hills.

You might compare him killing Lennie to assisted death if u get me as he would of otherwise ended up in alot of pain and George would be helpless.

Answer 4

The point of this scene was not to justify if George had the right to kill Lennie or not. Of course it's illegal, and not right but George did what he thought was right. He knew Lennie very well. Men were going after Lennie to kill him and give him what he deserves, being a best friend George thought it was right to kill Lennie in a manner where it didn't scare him or give him pain. Many different people have different opinions on this, but this is just my opinion of what George did. I think George was right.

Answer 5

Somewhat yes, because if he did not do it then; when Lennie was peaceful and in his own happy thoughts, then the other farm hands would have done it themselves while he was scared and probably felt alone because George disowned him in some ways. But then again no, because he could have taken Lennie to a mental home or run off with him and found a farm like he promised they would someday with Crooks and Carlson so they would not be so alone.

Answer 6

George killed Lennie because if he didn't the others would have. The others would have made it a much more brutal killing for Lennie. George and Lennie possibly could have kept running, but would they run for the rest of their lives? No one could do that and ever be happy. Make your own opinion, but I feel George is justified in killing Lennie.

Answer 7

It was and it also wasn't. George had no choice he'd taken care of Lennie for as long as he could remember and to watch those other men kill Lennie and make him suffer just wasn't going to work so George felt if Lennie had to die it may as well be him to do the job that way it was way less painful. but then again maybe they could have negotiated on what could be done with Lennie in a more considerable manner.

Answer 8

There were other possible solutions for George's situation with Lennie. He could have sought help or assistance from others, such as seeking professional guidance or finding a safe place for Lennie to receive care. Ultimately, George's decision to kill Lennie was shaped by his overwhelming sense of responsibility for Lennie and his desire to protect him from a potentially worse fate.

Answer 9

Yes. He could have helped Lennie get away.