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Why does Lennie kill George?
GEORGE killed LENNIE because Curley was going to find him and shoot him anyway. George wanted Lennie's last few moments to be happy, so he decided to do it himself and tell him a story beforehand.
What makes the men think Lennie is armed?
The men think Lennie is armed because George tells them that Lennie has a gun. George does this to create the illusion of danger in order to protect Lennie from the other men on the farm who may want to harm him.
What happened to Lennie in 'Of Mice and Men'?
Lennie accidentally kills Curley's wife by breaking her neck while trying to stop her from screaming. In fear of being lynched by an angry mob, George is forced to make the difficult decision to shoot Lennie to spare him from a more brutal death.
How did they react when they found out that Lennie got shot?
George is devastated and feels immense guilt for not being able to protect Lennie. The other ranch workers, particularly Slim and Carlson, react with shock and some understanding of George's decision to shoot Lennie. Curley reacts with anger and seeks revenge.
Did Lennie and George succeed in their dream?
No, because George kills Lennie.
Who did george end up traveling with Lennie?
george kills Lennie
How did Lennie and George meet?
Lennie and George met when George's aunt Clara passed away and Lennie's Aunt Clara died. George was friends with Lennie's Aunt Clara, and Lennie's Aunt Clara had asked George to look out for Lennie after she passed away. George agreed to take care of Lennie and they formed a strong bond based on mutual dependence and friendship.
How does george manipulate Lennie?
George manipulates Lennie by taking advantage of Lennie's simple-mindedness and dependence on him. He often convinces Lennie to do things or not do things by appealing to Lennie's trust in him and his desire to please George. George can be both loving and controlling towards Lennie, using their close bond to control their situation.
What did candy want to talk to Lennie about?
Candy wanted to talk to Lennie about the dream of owning a piece of land with George and him. Candy offered to contribute money towards purchasing the land in exchange for being allowed to live there and work with them.
When the boss is talking to george about their work george speaks for himself and Lennie. What does his boss suspect is going on between george and Lennie?
The boss suspects that George is taking advantage of Lennie by making decisions for him and speaking on his behalf. He questions the nature of their relationship and whether George is exploiting Lennie in some way.
How is Lennie dealt with in the end of the novel?
SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER At the end of the novel, Lennie has made too many mistakes, and people are looking for him. George doesn't want Lennie to be captured and suffer what the mobs will do to him, so he tells Lennie a nice story about the rabbits, and shoots him in the back of the head.
What evidence is there that George is having a terribly difficult time bringing himself to shoot Lennie?
There is textual evidence in "Of Mice and Men" where George expresses his reluctance to shoot Lennie, hesitating several times before finally going through with it. Additionally, George's emotional turmoil and the way he tries to comfort Lennie and reminisce about their dream before the act suggest the internal struggle he is facing.
