Jacob Spear
Mrs. Murk
Honors English 1
19 December 2014
George 's Decision: Justified? One needs to be mentally tough when committing a detrimental act for the better of the future. In the novel, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, the main character, George, had to kill his friend, Lennie, for the better. The novel is about two men who travel together, acquiring money, hoping to one day afford to live on their own ranch. These men are known as George and Lennie. George caters to Lennie because he is incapable of living on his own due to being mentally retarded. In the end of the story, George shot Lennie to keep him safe. He did not want to shoot him for the better of his own future but for the better of Lennie 's. It just turns out that George also benefits from his decision, proving that his decision was even better. He did not shoot Lennie out of hatred but out of love. Euthanasia is similar to this. Euthanasia is the killing of one person for the better. It took great fortitude for George to shoot Lennie, for it was the absolute best decision that could have been made for the better of them both. George 's decision to shoot Lennie allowed Lennie to end his life in a peaceful and painless manner. Since they first met, Curly has always had a strong hatred towards Lennie. Curly thought he was tough and loved …show more content…
In Of Mice and Men, George had to make a difficult decision: should I or shouldn 't I should Lennie? In the end, George makes the best decision for Lennie. If one would think about all of the other alternatives then shooting Lennie, he or she will realize that George made the right decision. Before one makes a decision, he or she should consider all of the possible options and choose the best one. "Sometimes it 's the smallest decisions that can change your life forever" (Keri
Mrs. Murk
Honors English 1
19 December 2014
George 's Decision: Justified? One needs to be mentally tough when committing a detrimental act for the better of the future. In the novel, Of Mice and Men, written by John Steinbeck, the main character, George, had to kill his friend, Lennie, for the better. The novel is about two men who travel together, acquiring money, hoping to one day afford to live on their own ranch. These men are known as George and Lennie. George caters to Lennie because he is incapable of living on his own due to being mentally retarded. In the end of the story, George shot Lennie to keep him safe. He did not want to shoot him for the better of his own future but for the better of Lennie 's. It just turns out that George also benefits from his decision, proving that his decision was even better. He did not shoot Lennie out of hatred but out of love. Euthanasia is similar to this. Euthanasia is the killing of one person for the better. It took great fortitude for George to shoot Lennie, for it was the absolute best decision that could have been made for the better of them both. George 's decision to shoot Lennie allowed Lennie to end his life in a peaceful and painless manner. Since they first met, Curly has always had a strong hatred towards Lennie. Curly thought he was tough and loved …show more content…
In Of Mice and Men, George had to make a difficult decision: should I or shouldn 't I should Lennie? In the end, George makes the best decision for Lennie. If one would think about all of the other alternatives then shooting Lennie, he or she will realize that George made the right decision. Before one makes a decision, he or she should consider all of the possible options and choose the best one. "Sometimes it 's the smallest decisions that can change your life forever" (Keri