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No, that was a lie George told the ranch owner when he and Lennie showed up to work there and the ranch owner questioned Lennie's condition.

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What excuse does George give for Lennie's retardation?

He said to the boss that Lennie got hit in the head by a horse when he was a kid.


In of mice and men what lies did George tell his new boss?

George told his new boss that he and Lennie were cousins and that Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse when he was a child, which affected his mental capacity. George also said they travel together because Lennie is a good worker but not very smart, so George looks after him.


What other lie does George tell the boss about Lennie?

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When Lennie questions George about telling the boss Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse George says Be a damn good thing if you was.... Save everybody a hell of a lot of trouble. What does this m?

George is suggesting that it would be beneficial if the boss thought Lennie was kicked in the head by a horse because it would explain Lennie's behavior and prevent them from facing any potential trouble or scrutiny. George is looking out for Lennie's well-being by trying to protect him from the consequences of his actions.


How does george explain lennies mental condition to the boss at the ranch?

he explains it by saying that Lennie got kicked in the head by a horse when he was a kid. ouch. that's what geroge said but im not sure if it's what his condition he explains it by saying that Lennie got kicked in the head by a horse when he was a kid. ouch. that's what geroge said but im not sure if it's what his condition


What explanation is given to Lennie?

In the book, when George and Lennie enter the ranch for the first time George has to cover for Lennie by claiming that he was kicked in the head by horse as a kid. After that though, Lennie asks why he lied. Other than that, Steinbeck never writes the name. You can Google it. :)


What explanation is given to Lennie's condition?

In the book, when George and Lennie enter the ranch for the first time George has to cover for Lennie by claiming that he was kicked in the head by horse as a kid. After that though, Lennie asks why he lied. Other than that, Steinbeck never writes the name. You can Google it. :)


What happend to Lennie in mice of men to make him so childlike?

Lennie suffers from a mental disability that affects his ability to think and reason like a typical adult. This results in him being childlike in his behavior and understanding of the world around him. Additionally, he has a limited capacity to remember things and tends to rely heavily on George for guidance and direction.


What explanation does George give his new boss to explain Lennie not being to bright?

Due to Lennies mental state, George tell the boss that he gets kicked in the head by a horse but evidentially the readers know that it didn't happen but for George to achieve his American Dream he'll do or say anything and later on in the novel we understand that.


What did the jockey John Burke die of?

Horse kicked him in the head


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What is the ending of 'Of Mice and Men'?

In the end of Mice and Men, George tells Lennie the story of their farm, and then shoots him in the back of the head.