In the book “Of Mice and Men” written by John Steinbeck George should have killed Lennie in the end. Lennie might have just killed accidently killed someone again. Another reason is Lennie would have suffered if Curley shot him. Lennie should not have been shot by George at all because they could have just ran away and because of the fact Lennie did not mean to kill Curley’s wife. The first reason George should have shot Lennie is he could have just accidently killed someone again. He might have done this because he does not even know his own strength. A quote to prove this is, “ I didn’t wanta,” Lennie cried. “ I didn’t wanta hurt him” (John Steinbeck). This quote comes right after Lennie breaks Curley’s hand by just squeezing it in his palm.