Of Mice And Men Ethical Analysis

Argument: In the novella Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck, it was ethical for George to kill Lennie. According to the Common Good Approach, George’s decision is ethical because Lennie killed living beings regularly. Lennie just killed a puppy when Curly’s wife came to give him a visit. Lennie saw her hair and wanted to touch it. After some discussion Curly’s wife agreed that Lennie was allowed to pet her hair. Lennie started pulling on the hair, which Curly’s wife thought would ruin her hair, this made Curly’s wife scream. Because of the screaming Lennie got in a panic and ended up covering up her mouth and nose. In the end Lennie killed Curly’s wife by breaking her neck. “Let go,’ she cried. ‘You let go!’ Lennie was in a panic. His face was contorted. She screamed then, and Lennie’s other hand closed over her mouth and nose. ‘Please don’t,’ he begged. ‘Oh! Please don’t do that. George’ll be mad.’ She struggled violently under his hands. Her feet battered on the hay and she writhed to be free…..Then Lennie grew angry. ‘Now …show more content…
According to the Common Good Approach, George’s decision is unethical because Lennie is a great worker. George is having a conversation with Slim about their workday. The conversation ends up with them two talking about how Lennie is extraordinary. Slim tells George how Lennie is a really strong even though he is not smart.“’Say, you was right about him. Maybe he ain’t bright, but I never seen such a worker. He damn near killed his partner buckin’ barley. There ain’t nobody can keep up with him. God awmighty I never seen such a strong person.’” (39) Even though Lennie is weak minded he is still a great worker on the ranch. Lennie is super strong and can do jobs that other men at the ranch can not do. The community benefited because now they would have a good harvest since Lennie was such a good worker. Thus, George’s decision was unethical according to the Common Good