In the first place, when Lennie killed Curley’s wife, Curley was hell-bent on getting his revenge. Lennie was scared because he knew what was going to happen. Letting Curley get this satisfaction would’ve disappointed George. Here’s a quote that shows that Curley wanted to make sure Lennie suffered. “I’m going for my shotgun. I’ll kill the big son-of-a-bitch myself.” (Steinbeck
In the first place, when Lennie killed Curley’s wife, Curley was hell-bent on getting his revenge. Lennie was scared because he knew what was going to happen. Letting Curley get this satisfaction would’ve disappointed George. Here’s a quote that shows that Curley wanted to make sure Lennie suffered. “I’m going for my shotgun. I’ll kill the big son-of-a-bitch myself.” (Steinbeck