While George Murdered his best friend, he made the correct choice because it saved Lennie from suffering. Since Lennie had a past of hurting or killing, George saved Lennie from future harm. Lennie might not be able to control what he does so “he holds on ‘cause that’s the only thing he can think to do.” (Steinbeck 39) “He jus’ wanted to touch that red dress, like he wants to pet them pups all the time,” (Steinbeck 40) he likes to touch soft things. Another reason for George killing Lennie was Curly wanting to shoot Lennie in the guts for a long painful death. after the killing of Curly’s wife Curly told the men “Shoot for his guts. That’ll double ‘im over.” (Steinbeck 93) Curly was full of so much anger he was “gonna shoot the guts otta
