because he likes to pet them. he says its so soft
Lennie is friendly in "Of Mice and Men." He enjoys petting soft things like mice, puppies, and rabbits, although sometimes his strength can accidentally cause harm. Overall, Lennie is kind-hearted and means well.
If you are talking about the John Steinbeck book Of Mice And Men, then Lennie like mice because he likes how things feel. He likes soft things like mice puppies and hair.
George assures Lennie that he can build hutches for rabbits in "Of Mice and Men." George paints a picture for Lennie of them owning a piece of land where Lennie can tend to rabbits and fulfill his dream.
the mice represent Lennie's personality
Mice, rabbits, dogs
Tending the rabbits.
Lennie is smiling when curly entered the Bunkhouse because he was still thinking about the puppies
In "Of Mice and Men," the gigantic rabbit taunts Lennie by repeating a warning that Lennie will not get to tend the rabbits. This symbolizes Lennie's fear and guilt over not being able to care for the rabbits due to his actions.
Lennie does not have a work card in his pocket.
because he killed his puppy
At the beginning of chapter 3 in "Of Mice and Men," Lennie is with Slim outside the bunkhouse. They are discussing the new puppies that Slim's dog has just given birth to.
Lennie's priorities in 'Of Mice and Men' are to follow George's lead, stay out of trouble, and fulfill his dream of owning a piece of land with rabbits. He values his friendship with George and wants to do right by him.