The supposed reason is because Slim's dog, Lulu could'nt possibly feed all of
the pups, so Slim decided to drown the smallest of the pups, keeping the big
healthiest ones to live. This action shows symbolism of one of Steinbeck's
reoccuring themes, which is basically states that there is no room or tolerance
for the weak and useless, especially in an environment of unlimited resources.
This theme is somewhat of a cruel reality to the main characters, realizing that
the ranch doesn't consider the welfare of its weaker members, but it also
stands as one in which those who hold power wield it irresponsibly.
Slim is forced to drown four puppies because the mother wouldn't have enough to feed them. This is an example of the tough life as a ranch hand and it shows Slim's wisdom because he can make these difficult decisions with a consideration for the effects.
Slim gives Lennie one of his puppies
If a bitch (referring to a female dog, of course) has too many puppies she is unable to feed all of them, only the biggest puppies are likely to survive and the smaller weaker puppies will starve to death, drowning a few of the puppies is more humane than allowing them to starve to death slowly.
Slim gives one of the puppies to Lennie because he notices how much Lennie likes the puppy. He also comments on the bond between George and Lennie, saying that they are different from the other ranch workers. This interaction highlights Slim's understanding and kindness towards Lennie and George.
Slim has given Lennie one of his new puppies at the beginning of the chapter. Slim thought Lennie would appreciate having a puppy of his own to take care of.
i suppose they could if they were very hungry but chances of ligers and puppies hanging out is slim to none that's for sure, silly question ahahahahahahahaha. Your Welcome, Bad Rhonda
They were too small to be away from their mother for too long. Also, Lennie doesn't know his own strength so he could easily kill a puppy without meaning to (which is what he ends up doing later in the novel).
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.
he said he would drown it because there were to many for the bitch (female dog) to handle.
if he can have one of Slim's dog's newborn pups
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Nine but he drowned four because the mother couldn't cope with that many and only kept the healthy five. :)