Curly did not plan on giving Lennie a trial or a chance to speak before killing him. George knew this, and wanted to make sure Lennie’s last few moments were spectacular, so he reminded him of the rabbits, and had him imagine their dream house. He also saw Candy’s regret after Carlson shot his dog. He knew if Curly was going to be the one to kill Lennie, Lennie would die in fear, and might have been killed slowly. George wanted Lennie’s death to be quick and painless. George also knew if him and Lennie ran away again, there was no chance they would be able to avoid being caught, and he could not let Lennie go off on his
Curly did not plan on giving Lennie a trial or a chance to speak before killing him. George knew this, and wanted to make sure Lennie’s last few moments were spectacular, so he reminded him of the rabbits, and had him imagine their dream house. He also saw Candy’s regret after Carlson shot his dog. He knew if Curly was going to be the one to kill Lennie, Lennie would die in fear, and might have been killed slowly. George wanted Lennie’s death to be quick and painless. George also knew if him and Lennie ran away again, there was no chance they would be able to avoid being caught, and he could not let Lennie go off on his