Lennie's Disability In Of Mice And Men

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At the finale of the novel “Of Mice and Men” written by John Steinbeck, we the audience experience the murder of Lennie whom was committed by George. Throughout the story it illustrates Lennie's disability and all the complications that have been brought due to his condition. Lennie's behavior was very childish, he acted like a young boy in the body of a grown man. Those who did not know of Lennie's condition interpreted Curley's wife death as murder. Lennie was not aware of how strong he was, he killed mice and a puppy just by petting them. Lennie had an obsession of tending rabbits or any other animal, he would do anything George commanded to be able to tend the rabbits or any other creature. George threatening Lennie with not letting him

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