I ain't mad. I never been mad, an' I ain't now. That's a thing I want ya to know," it was like a goodbye to Lennie because he wanted Lennie to know before he died, he didn't disappoint anyone. In order for George to survive and for Lennie to be saved, George had to kill Lennie himself and make up a story. It was for his and Lennie's own
Furthermore, Johnny never knew Bob was going to die. This only intention was to save Ponyboy from being drowned, not to kill Bob. He knew the only way to save Ponyboy was to hurt Bob and the first thing he thought of was to cut him up. He acted purely on instinct, and to save Ponyboy, not to hurt Bob. Therefore, Johnny never meant to kill Bob.
‘I ain’t mad. I never been mad an’ I ain’t now. That’s a thing i want you to know.’ (pg.106, Of mice and Men. John Steinbeck. 1993) Its is evident that there was no choice for George but to do it himself than let any of the other strangers kill Lennie, he knew that there was no chance left for Lennie and it was for the best, because George was able to do it, that shows how deep his friendship goes and how much he cared about Lennie.
I disliked how George did not struggle to shoot Lennie during the film. While reading the description of Lennie’s murder and the ranch the men dreamed of owning, Lennie’s death was extremely suspenseful. As the director of the movie, I would have chosen to exaggerate Lennie’s death rather than it being a short, diminutive scene. From Steinbeck’s account, Lennie’s death reflects the end of his own problems, and moreover the lack of responsibility George was able to release following his painless decease. Making his death slower would have shown a better portrayal of an important outlook of Lennie’s life and struggles, and how important Lennie meant to George.
The narrator does appear to be the normal supportive big brother, until he states the real reason why Doodle walked, “Doodle walked only because I was ashamed of having a crippled brother” (Hurst 777). This makes you wonder, does the narrator really want to see Doodle succeed or is he doing it for his own personal benefit? 3. The scarlet ibis represents Doodle in many ways. After the exotic bird tumbled out of the top of the tree to the ground the narrator realizes, “Even death did not mar its grace” (Hurst 779).
I aint got mine. I musta lost it.’ and George responds by saying ‘Think I’d let you carry your own work card?’ This shows us that Lennie has to have George look after him and his possessions so they are not to get lost. This is much like a child parent relationship because parents have to look after things for children so they do not loose things. To further this family relationship, in section one see Lennie’s childish ways and George’s maturity as they are walking along to the ranch. An example of this is when Lennie says, ‘I forgot.
When he finally pulls the trigger it shows bravery on behalf of George’s part. After all what man would have the guts to shoot his best friend? The second feeling we get is sympathy for George.’’George shivered and looked at the gun’’.We feel
He has no sense for the repercusions of his actions, he couldn't even tell that he would die if he did that. Lennie can't be blamed for his ideas cause he doesn't realize the problems that will follow. Another
Initially, Lipshaw did not want to put the touch on his Grandpa, but did it out of respect for his Grandma “soon after he began stepping out” (p. 8). This idea of gratitude is expressed right in the first paragraph; Lipshaw was found in a slough and was rescued by his Grandma when he was a child, who adopts him. He became very grateful to his Grandma and let us know he “would do anything for Grandma”. The grandma holds this over his head whenever she needs help from him. Grandma wanted the touch put on her husband so he would stop stepping out to be with Lamartine, to bring her the love she never experienced with him.
On the flip side, the root of Lennie’s dream is not about getting away of the dirty bunk house and to live a life with pride. In Lennie’s mind, it is all about having the garden with all the rabbits and to live with George. Referring back to the text, Lennie said “Go on, George! Tell about what we’re gonna have in the garden and about the rabbits in the cages.” Living on a more simple life and leaving the bunk house is definitely not Lennie’s first option, he does not care a bit about it. This is because Lennie has no wisdom of righteousness.