The decision that George makes to kill Lennie is made so
that Lennie will not have to suffer the consequences of killing Curley's wife. Generally
Steinbeck gives the impression that this was the right thing to do. A clear signal for
this is the killing of Candy's old dog. The dog is described as 'no good to
himself' much as Lennie is incapable of looking after himself and staying out of
trouble. Lennie is often compared to an animal such as a bear suggesting that his
strength is dangerous and uncontrolled.
Slim also goes
along with the decision saying 'A guy got to sometimes' and we feel at the end that the
men will cover up what has happened to protect George. George feels that this is the
kinder thing to do as Lennie would not survive prison.
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