Why did George kill Lennie at the end of the novel?

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Of Mice and Men

Why did George kill Lennie at the end of the novel?

I recently bought this novel because I thought it was interesting. Please give me a few reasons why George killed Lennie at the end of the book. I was in Monterey for vacation and happened to go to the aquarium to buy a few books. I came across Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck and I asked my mom if I could buy it. She said yes.

So... Please tell me the answer. I read this book twice in one day and I have no grasp of what any of it means. Like, what is it about I mean.

Asked by Thomas B #461011 on 9/10/2015 1:28 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/19/2022 9:40 AM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/19/2022 9:40 AM

George killed Lennie because he felt he had no other choice. He could either attempt to kill him as humanely as possible or allow the other men to beat and hang him with an enormous amount of suffering. He chose to do the deed himself because he loved Lennie.

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