After each insult George made about Lennie came an apology in the end. George always blows then realizes what he had done and instantly regrets it. George either cared for Lennie or felt pity towards Lennie because of his disability or both. George always wanted Lennie to go away but when it came down to that he wanted Lennie to stay. He was always in between, no matter how frustrating Lennie made George they had each other and that's more than most men on the ranch had.”George said I want you to stay with …show more content…
me”(13). George could've dumped Lennie on the side of the road like how the bus driver did to them but instead he keeps lennie around because he cares about him. George cares about Lennie and takes care of him.
George has Lennie's back in every situation no matter what. George only wants what's best for Lennie. If George didn't care for Lennie he probably would've been dead sooner. When they were in Weeds George helped Lennie escape from the mob that had been sent to kill him, he also took Lennie's work card so he wouldn't lose it. George killed Lennie because he was looking out for him.”I oughtta of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't oughtta of let no stranger shoot my dog”(61). Candys words came to mind to George and realized that he was the only one Lennie had. He was the only one who got frustrated with him but cared oh so much about him. Lennie had more than just a gunshot coming to him but George instead shortened his suffering by pulling the trigger
himself.