Was George justified in killing Lennie debate?
In Of Mice and Men, George is not legally justified in killing Lennie because his act would be perceived by officials of the law as murder. Though George feels that he executes a mercy killing, much as Dr.
What is Lennie’s and George’s dream?
George and Lennie have a dream: to scrounge enough money together to someday buy their own little house and a plot of land to farm. They dream of roots, stability, and independence.
What was your first reaction to George shooting Lennie were his actions appropriate?
My first reaction was surprise to how George was mentally capable to be able to shoot him. His actions were appropriate and necessary. Although shooting Lennie seems cruel or inappropriate, this was done out of the kindness of George’s heart. He believed it would be less painful than if Curley caught Lennie.
Was George justified?
George had justification in taking Lennie’s life as retribution for the murder Lennie had committed. Lastly, Lennie would not be able to survive on his own. Curley had told George to “stick with us so we don’t think you had nothin’ to do with this”. George had no choice.
Where does Lennie go right after he kills Curley’s wife?
After accidentally killing Curley’s wife, Lennie hides in the bushes near his and George’s old campsite. George told him to go there if he ever got…
Do you think George was justified in what he did to Lennie?
Terms in this set (4) Why did George kill Lennie and was he justified in doing that? He killed Lennie because he knew that the other ranchers would kill him and he did not want him to die by their hands so he shot Lennie himself. He was not justified in doing that.
What does Lennie say after he kills Curley’s wife?
“I done a real bad thing,” he said. “I shouldn’t of did that. George’ll be mad. An’ . . . . he said . . . . an’ hide in the brush till he come.