George knew he had to kill Lennie himself because if he did not, Lennie would be locked up, or more likely, Curley would have killed him. Curley clearly states that he was going to shoot Lennie in the guts so that he died slowly and painfully and George knew that Lennie did not deserve that. He knew that the best thing he could do for Lennie at that point was to find him first and spare him that miserable fate. By doing that George proved he loved Lennie and that he knew what was right for him. He spared Lennie from dying scared and tortured.
It was the ultimate act of friendship and sacrifice, on George's part, to kill Lennie. He knew that Lennie would be lynched and hung for murdering Curley's wife. He also knew that Lennie didn't know any better, he had no idea the power of his own strength, he did not fully know the ramifications of what he had done, but he did know that it was bad and that he might get into trouble. George basically spared Lennie from a death filled with pain and suffering and Lennie almost had this moment of clarity when he knows what George has to do and he's ok with it. 3.
DID HE HAVE ANY OTHER CHOICE? In ma opinion I would say this is a grey situation meaning that it’s not black and it’s not white its in the middle, basically it’s a 2 sided case. I would start off by saying lennie had no right to act as God in taking his best friend’s life just because he made a mistake, God is the giver and taker of life so George had no right to take lennie’s life. There are many other ways in which George could have dealt with lennie for instance he could have taken lennie to the police, if he could have killed someone like a brother to him just like that then obviously he could have easily taken him 2 the police station and left him there to be taken care of. He could have easily told the police men what was wrong
Because he was blind to the prophecy, he blinds himself to remember everything he had done. His fate would have been execution, but by punishing himself, he makes other believe that he is punished. In addition to Oedipus avoiding his fate he is a coward in terms of his actions. He tells Creon to exile him far away because he is too afraid to deal with all that has happed. When he says “Drive me out of this country as quickly as may be to a place where no human voice can ever greet me.” (Ln.
George knows that the other men will probably be more cruel to Lennie, and George's quicker methods are the only alternative. 46. Slim was the only man on the ranch who understood Lennie and George's bond. The other men are too lonely and isolated to understand a such bond. They couldn't percieve why George would be sad after he told them he killed Lennie in self
Ryan Lester Of Mice And Men 2/14/13 English I At some point in life, people are forced to make a decision that will hurt the one they love the most. Whether it is a parent parenting their child, or a man with his dog, decisions have to be made. In the novel OF Mice And Men, by John Steinbeck, death is a main topic. Some deaths in the book are not for good, but I believe George killing Lennie was an action of love. Throughout a vast majority of George and Lennie’s life their friendship has grown into a exquisite thing.
He then goes into denial, thinking to himself, “No, I can’t be dying, not from a little street rumble, not from just getting cut. Guys get cut all the time in rumbles. I can’t be dying. No, that’s stupid. That don’t make any sense at all.” Though at this point, Andy realises his death is inevitable.
He knows that if Doyle stays around any longer that things could become worse for the Wheatley’s. This proves knows right from wrong and is learning about Frank’s predicament. Karl is the type of person that protects the people he loves, he cherishes Frank and Linda, even with a disability he is grateful for their hospitality; but Doyle is an obstacle that Karl must overcome so that Frank and Linda can live a better life. Doyle dies by the hands of Karl, he kills him because he witnessed the evil that Doyle displayed, “I aim to kill you” (Thornton). Therefore, the storyline’s progression supports Karl’s ability to grow and learn as a human being.
All the men in the bunkhouse feared Lennie, and Curley wanted Lennie dead. Lennie always liked Curley’s wife so when she offered to feel her hair, Lennie immediately said yes. Once Lennie felt her hair, he could not let go because it was too soft, and strangled her to death. Lennie knew what he did was wrong, but did not know the consequences that followed. George had to kill Lennie instead of the other guys dealing with Lennie.
Lennie replied, “George says I ain’t to have nothing to do with you – talk to you or nothing.” I laughed, questioning George’s reign on Lennie. He sullenly looked down. “Says I can’t tend no rabbits if I talk to you or anything”, he said. I quietly said, thinking about everything “He’s scared Curley’ll get mad. Well, Curley got his arm in a sling – an’ if Curley gets tough, you can break his other han’.