Jus Tires

George MIlton's strengths and weakness both contribute to Lennie's death.

Lennie’s Disability

The best way for the reader to understand Lennie’s disability is to think of a small child. Like a small child, Lennie has some idea of what is right and wrong and he understands that there are consequences.

However, Lennie’s ability to think through these issues is limited. Like a child who relies on his parents to help him make good decisions, Lennie relies on George to help him make good decisions.

Unfortunately, George’s ambivalence towards Lennie as well as his own moral vacillations make it impossible for George to always provide good direction for Lennie.