Of Mice and Men

In my opinion, we begin to prepare ourselves for Lennie's death when we learn that George has taken Carlson's gun. The scene in which Lennie imagines himself talking to his aunt.... and the rabbit, we come to see how truly hopeless he is. George, however, is determined that no one will capture, torture, or hang Lennie.... he is determined that Lennie's end will not be frightening. Thus, he takes things into his own hands. I don't' think, however, we are completely prepared. The scene in which George takes Lennie's life always leaves one feeling as if maybe.... he won't do it.