In the book Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, Lennie is a simple, loving person that has a hard time keeping himself out of harms way. Lennie has the mentality and personality of someone who is special needs, but the built and strength of a frightening killer. This extraordinary strength brings more harm than good to Lennie throughout the book and probably his whole life. In Of Mice And Men I believe that John Steinbeck made it clear in his story for everyone to understand the needs that Lennie had. The people surrounding Lennie knew of his disabilities and still did things to provoke him, especially Curley’s wife and Curley. Lennie tried avoiding problems but was provoked by Curley, The result ended in a brutal beating and Curley’s hand
