Do you think it is right to put down our own loved ones or for someone else to do it or you? What does it take to make such a decision, and how would you know if it was right or not? These are questions that George Milton at the end of John Steinbeck’s novella, Of Mice and Men. Some people might think that George killing Lennie is not right. However, some people do not realize is that George just wanted to protect Lennie, but all Lennie did as get in more trouble. Therefore, the killing of Lennie would be justified because the guys would of done it out of hate, then George would of felt guilty for not committing the act himself and would not have to take care of Lennie anymore.
The first reason that George was justified in his decision lies in the act that Lennie was not able to learn from his mistakes, dooming the two of them to life and them not being able to live independently. It is clear that Lennie repeatedly gets himself as well as George in trouble because of the lack of self-control. The obvious example is when Lennie get that pet mice and is always killing it, he literally loves his pets to death by squeezing their teeny bodys to a breaking point. Despite George’s best efforts, Lennie simply never know how to handle little pets like mice or anything at that matter, not only that but he also attacks a girl in Weed. As they …show more content…
Although Lennie probably was not responsible for his actions, his inability to learn and remember combined with this great physical strength made him a constant threat to others. In the end, the moral dilemma Steinbeck presents us with serves as a touching reminder that each of us may someday hold another’s life in your hands. And when that day comes, the question will be the same as the one answered by George: Can i do the right
The first reason that George was justified in his decision lies in the act that Lennie was not able to learn from his mistakes, dooming the two of them to life and them not being able to live independently. It is clear that Lennie repeatedly gets himself as well as George in trouble because of the lack of self-control. The obvious example is when Lennie get that pet mice and is always killing it, he literally loves his pets to death by squeezing their teeny bodys to a breaking point. Despite George’s best efforts, Lennie simply never know how to handle little pets like mice or anything at that matter, not only that but he also attacks a girl in Weed. As they …show more content…
Although Lennie probably was not responsible for his actions, his inability to learn and remember combined with this great physical strength made him a constant threat to others. In the end, the moral dilemma Steinbeck presents us with serves as a touching reminder that each of us may someday hold another’s life in your hands. And when that day comes, the question will be the same as the one answered by George: Can i do the right