Of Mice and Men Why did Lennie keep a dead mouse? Why did he keep it Asked by Alex T #517557 on 4/9/2016 1:25 AM Last updated by jill d #170087 on 4/9/2016 1:32 AM
Lennie wanted tthe mouse so he could pet it as they walked along. "I could pet it with my thumb while we walked along," said Lennie.