How Is George Justified In Of Mice And Men

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George and Lennie, two characters in Of Mice and Men, both deal with difficulties. It is not, however, the problem that one might imagine. Childhood buddies George and Lennie are on their own, caring for no one but themselves. Lennie’s mental disability means that George is always on his own, mentally and physically. Lennie has turned into a threat to their lives and everyone around them. He’s murdered mice, slain a puppy, and startled a woman by caressing her clothes. The most disastrous thing finally happens when he kills Curley’s wife. George was then faced with the decision to kill Lennie himself or have Curley and the other guys do it, which, in the end, he does himself. Was shooting Lennie justifiable, or should George have done something …show more content…

This is relevant to the shooting of Lennie Small, which George Milton, who knew Lennie well, started. George had an internal conflict, a man versus himself. Does that influence his choice in any way? There’s a chance, however, considering George’s motivation for shooting Lennie in the first place, some people do support his actions. George didn’t think much of Lennie, by demonstrating his frustration that he has to take care of Lennie, how he could have a girl, living a better life, and all these other things if Lennie hadn’t been in it. Despite the remarks made, it was not decided that Lennie would die for that reason. In all that he and Lennie had done, George was the one who made the decision. George’s way was the way to go. In light of the bigger picture, George’s self-inflicted issues are not a factor in Lennie’s murder. Those who disagree with the notion that Lennie’s murder was unacceptable can contend that George had the option to act differently. It would be easy for readers to argue that George shot Lennie in order to reclaim his own life, have a girlfriend / wife, and simply rid the burden of caring for someone who isn’t really there due to his internal