Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men (please help)
Was George justified to kill Lennie? Why or why not?
Was George justified to kill Lennie? Why or why not?
There are various answers to this question, and your answer is dependent upon your own personal values. I consider George's actions a form of mercy. He saved Lennie from the physical punishment he would have received, in addition to a painful death by hanging. Lennie's end was already decided, George simply chose to make his death a quick one.... to eliminate the fear and suffering.