to hide curley's wife and his puppy in the barn covered in hay so nobody will notice
George knows that Lennie will get into trouble at the new ranch from past experiences, like what happened in Weed. He knows that he needs to plan ahead so that Lennie and himself can run away if he should get into trouble. This is exactly what happens, but instead of running away, he shoots him. Curley will not rest until Lennie dies.
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George tells Lennie that if he behaves and follows their plan, he will be able to tend the rabbits on their dream farm and take care of them. George knows that this idea brings joy and comfort to Lennie, who loves animals. The dream of tending the rabbits also serves as a motivation for Lennie to stay out of trouble and work towards their shared goal of having their own piece of land.
Lennie's plan to avoid getting in trouble is to hide in a secluded spot by the river if he ever finds himself in a difficult situation. This spot is a safe place where he can go to calm down and wait for George to come back and help him navigate the situation.
He tells Crooks about the plan of getting a piece of land with George and Lennie.
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 job will be to feed and tend the rabbits.
George wants to go into the bunkhouse before the others learn Curley's wife is dead because he knows it will lead to trouble, especially for Lennie. He wants to assess the situation and possibly come up with a plan to protect Lennie from the consequences of this tragic event.
George wants the boss to see Lennie's physical abilities before hearing him speak so that the boss is more likely to overlook Lennie's mental limitations. This way, Lennie has a better chance of getting hired and they can secure work without facing discrimination due to Lennie's intellectual disabilities.
George decides to flee with Lennie to a nearby ranch and hide until the situation cools off. He plans to lie to the other workers about the circumstances of Curley's wife's death to protect Lennie from the consequences. However, George ultimately realizes that he must confront the truth and make a difficult decision regarding Lennie's fate.
George likely wants to keep their plan a secret to protect Lennie from getting overly excited and potentially making a mistake due to his intellectual limitations. Additionally, keeping their plan quiet may prevent interference from others who may not understand their bond and mutual dependence on each other.
Because Lennie doesn't want to be away from his new pup.