First, 's
killing ofcan be understood as a mercy killing. We know that Curley is a bully who was already
angry at Lennie before Lennie accidentally killed his wife. George realizes that Curley is
assembling what is essentially a lynch mob. He understands that Curley wants Lennie to suffer as
much as possible. Therefore, shooting Lennie in the back of the head while talking to him about
their dream farm is a merciful alternative to what otherwise would be a needlessly cruel
death.
Second, George must understand that as much as he loves Lennie,
Lennie is a threat to the people around him. He doesn't...
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