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Killing is not decided only by the opinion of the person who would be killed. The novel "of mice and men" written by John Steinbeck includes the idea of killing in 1930s during the great depression. There are two contrast examples which depend on the idea that killing is acceptable or not. From forming a contrast these two ideas, Steinbeck reflects his thought about killing through Lennie's death in this novel.

To begin with, Curley showed his idea that killing is acceptable for people who cannot be protected in the society because this killing is for helping others. In front of the death of Lennie, Curley even encouraged George and Carlson to kill Lennie. For instance, Curley said, " The nigger's got a shotgun. You take it, Carlson. When you see 'um, don't give 'im no chance. Shoot for his guts. That'll double 'im over." After everyone found out Curley's wife's corpse, Curley doubted Lennie because he thought Lennie is the person who killed his wife. Before, Curley had a fight with Lennie because Curley hated big guys. Therefore, Curley burned with revenge and desired to kill Lennie. Curley wanted to kill Lennie because he thought Lennie is a stupid and useless person. Through his words that Lennie should be killed, Curley told his thinking that killing is acceptable because Lennie's death is for helping others.

Second of all, Candy thought that killing is not acceptable because he couldnot accept the death of his dog. When Carlson persuaded Candy to shoot Candy's dog, Candy could not accept his dog's death even though it was weak and smelly. For example, the quotes "Candy looked about unhappily.” ” No, I shouldn't do that. I had 'im too long." show Candy's feeling about his dog and killing. Carlson forced Candy to let to kill his dog because he thought Candy's dog was suffering itself all the time**.** Moreover, Carlson did not accept killing as serious as Candy thought. However in opposition to Carlson, Candy was still attached to his dog. This shows Candy's idea that killing is not acceptable even though the killing is for the one who is killed.

Third, John Steinbeck reflects his idea about killing through the death of Lennie. Steinbeck represents his idea that killing is acceptable in 1930s, and this also shows the American society at that time. For example, when Steinbeck wrote about the death of Lennie, he reflected the idea of destroyed American dream which people cannot achieve during the depression. For instance, Lennie and George had a big dream, but they finally could not attain the plan in front of killing. However, through the death of Lennie, Steinbeck shows an unavoidable choice that Lennie should be killed by George as the quote, "You George! You stick with us so we don't think you had nothin' to do with this." shows. This quote explains that it would be better that George kills Lennie than other people who wanted to hurt Lennie. Lennie's death in this book symbolizes that the powerlessness of weak people who needed help in 1930s in America. Because Steinbeck writes the death of Lennie for showing the destruction of American dream, Steinbeck shows his idea that killing is acceptable.

In conclusion, in the novel, "of mice and men" represents two contrast ideas about killing. First, if the killing is for helping others like Lennie's death, that killing is acceptable, but in some cases depending on the purpose of killing, it is not. Steinbeck shows his idea about killing through Lennie's death and he accepts killing. Moreover, this killing also reflects the social thought in America during the great depression connected with not achieved American dream.

Ashley's edit for Meaning Killing is not decided only by the opinion of being killed person. The novel "of mice and men" written by John Steinbeck includes the idea of killing in 1930s during the great depression. Sometimes killing is acceptable depends on the purpose of the killing and Curley one of examples. On the other hand, Candy is one of the person who shows the contrast idea that killing is not acceptable in this novel. From forming a contrast these two ideas, Steinbeck reflects his thought about killing through Lennie's death in this novel. ( The thesis is good, creative topic)

To begin with, Curley shows his idea that killing is acceptable for people who cannot be protected in the society because this killing is for helping others. In front of the death of Lennie, Curley even encourages George and Carlson to kill Lennie. For instance, Curley said, " The nigger's got a shotgun. You take it, Carlson. When you see 'um, don't give 'im no chance. Shoot for his guts. That'll double 'im over." After everyone finds out Curley's wife's corpse, Curley doubts Lennie because he thinks Lennie is the person who kills his wife. Before, Curley has had a fight with Lennie because Curley disregards weak people who are stupid and strong. Also, burns with revenge and desires to kill Lennie. Curley wants to kill Lennie because he thinks Lennie is stupid and useless person. Through his words that Lennie should be killed, Curley shows that killing is acceptable because Lennie's death is for helping everyone. ( Try to change to more close to the topic, the explanation is more like a summary, add more may be )

Second of all, Candy thinks that killing is not acceptable because he cannot accept the death of Candy's dog. When Carlson pursuades Candy to shoot Candy's dog, Candy can not accept his dog's death even though it is weak and smelly. For example, the quotes "Candy looked about unhappily." , " No, I shouldn't do that. I had 'im too long." show Candy's feeling how he thinks about his dog and killing. Carlson forces Candy to let to kill his dog because he thinks Candy's dog suffers himself all the time. Moreover, Carlson does not accept killing as serious as Candy thinks. However in opposition to Carlson, Candy is still attached to his dog. This shows the Candy's idea that killing is not acceptable even though the killing is for the one who is killed. ( Good evidence)

Third, John Steinbeck reflects his idea about killing through the death of Lennie. Steinbeck reflects his idea that killing is acceptable in 1930s, and this also reflects the society at that time. When Steinbeck writes a killing of Lennie, he reflects the idea of destroyed American dream which people cannot achieve during the depression. Lennie and George have a big dream, but they finally cannot attain the plan in front of killing. However, through the death of Lennie, Steinbeck shows an unavoidable choice that Lennie should be killed by George for everyone. Lennie's death in this book symbolizes that the powerlessness of weak people who need help in 1930s in America. Because Steinbeck writes the death of Lennie for showing the destruction of American dream, Steinbeck shows his idea that killing is acceptable. ( In this paragraph you can have some evidence)

In conclusion, in the novel, "of mice and men" represent two contrast ideas about killing. First, for killings such as Lennie's death which help others, killing is acceptable. On the other hand, some people like Candy cannot accept killing only with the reason that the killing is helpful, they think killing is not acceptable. Steinbeck shows some examples of his idea of killing through Lennie's death and this tells that he accepts killing. The idea of killing in the 1930s is different depends on the purpose or the opinion from people. Moreover, this killing also reflects the social thought in America during the great depression connected with not acheived American dream. (Conclusion can be more conclude, shorter it)

**Yan's Edit** ** __meaning #2__ ** Killing is not decided only by the opinion of **the person who would be killed**. The novel "of mice and men" written by John Steinbeck includes the idea of killing in 1930s during the great depression. Sometimes **if** killing is acceptable depends on the purpose of the killing**, and Curley is one of examples. On the other hand, Candy is one of the person who shows the contrast idea that killing is not acceptable in this novel. __(you don’t need example in first paragraph)__** From forming a contrast these two ideas, Steinbeck reflects his thought about killing through Lennie's death in this novel. **__(just write a general idea)__**

To begin with, Curley shows his idea that killing is acceptable for people who cannot be protected in the society because this killing is for helping others. In front of the death of Lennie, Curley even encourages George and Carlson to kill Lennie. For instance, Curley said, " The nigger's got a shotgun. You take it, Carlson. When you see 'um, don't give 'im no chance. Shoot for his guts. That'll double 'im over." After everyone finds out Curley's wife's corpse, Curley doubts Lennie because he thinks Lennie is the person who kills his wife. Before, Curley has had a fight with Lennie because Curley **hates big guys**. **__Also, burns with revenge and desires to kill Lennie__.(what this mean?)** Curley wants to kill Lennie because he thinks Lennie is stupid and useless person. Through his words that Lennie should be killed, Curley shows that killing is acceptable because Lennie's death is for helping **others**.

Second of all, Candy thinks that killing is not acceptable because he cannot accept the death of **his** dog. When Carlson persuades Candy to shoot Candy's dog, Candy can not accept his dog's death even though it is weak and smelly. For example, the quotes "Candy looked about unhappily.” ” No, I shouldn't do that. I had 'im too long." show Candy's feeling about his dog and killing. Carlson forces Candy to let to kill his dog because he thinks Candy's dog suffers himself all the time**.(maybe you can mention Candy's role in the society)** Moreover, Carlson does not accept killing as serious as Candy thinks. However in opposition to Carlson, Candy is still attached to his dog. This shows the Candy's idea that killing is not acceptable even though the killing is for the one who is killed.

Third, John Steinbeck reflects his idea about killing through the death of Lennie. Steinbeck reflects his idea that killing is acceptable in 1930s, and this also reflects the society at that time. **(More describe)**When Steinbeck writes a killing of Lennie, he reflects the idea of destroyed American dream which people cannot achieve during the depression. Lennie and George have a big dream, but they finally cannot attain the plan in front of killing. However, through the death of Lennie, Steinbeck shows an unavoidable choice that Lennie should be killed by George **(because he is a trouble)** for everyone. Lennie's death in this book symbolizes that the powerlessness of weak people who need help in 1930s in America. Because Steinbeck writes the death of Lennie for showing the destruction of American dream, Steinbeck shows his idea that killing is acceptable.

In conclusion, in the novel, "of mice and men" represent two contrast ideas about killing. First, for killings such as Lennie's death which help others, killing is acceptable. On the other hand, some people like Candy cannot accept killing only with the reason that the killing is helpful, they think killing is acceptable. Steinbeck shows some examples of his idea of killing through Lennie's death and this tells that he accepts killing. The idea of killing in the 1930s is different depends on the purpose or the opinion from people**.(also the level of the people)** Moreover, this killing also reflects the social thought in America during the great depression connected with not achieved American dream.

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Killing is not decided only by the opinion of being killed person. The novel "of mice and men" written by John Steinbeck includes the idea of killing in 1930s during the great depression. Sometimes killing is acceptable depends on the purpose of the killing and Curley one of examples. On the other hand, Candy is one of the person who shows the contrast idea that killing is not acceptable in this novel. From forming a contrast these two ideas, Steinbeck reflects his thought about killing through Lennie's death in this novel.

To begin with, Curley shows his idea that killing is acceptable for people who cannot be protected in the society because this killing is for helping others. In front of the death of Lennie, Curley even encourages George and Carlson to kill Lennie. For instance, Curley said, " The nigger's got a shotgun. You take it, Carlson. When you see 'um, don't give 'im no chance. Shoot for his guts. That'll double 'im over." After everyone finds out Curley's wife's corpse, Curley doubts Lennie because he thinks Lennie is the person who kills his wife. Before, Curley has had a fight with Lennie because Curley disregards weak people who are stupid and strong. Also, burns with revenge and desires to kill Lennie. Curley wants to kill Lennie because he thinks Lennie is stupid and useless person. Through his words that Lennie should be killed, Curley shows that killing is acceptable because Lennie's death is for helping everyone.

Second of all, Candy thinks that killing is not acceptable because he cannot accept the death of Candy's dog. When Carlson pursuades Candy to shoot Candy's dog, Candy can not accept his dog's death even though it is weak and smelly. For example, the quotes "Candy looked about unhappily." , " No, I shouldn't do that. I had 'im too long." show Candy's feeling how he thinks about his dog and killing. Carlson forces Candy to let to kill his dog because he thinks Candy's dog suffers himself all the time. Moreover, Carlson does not accept killing as serious as Candy thinks. However in opposition to Carlson, Candy is still attached to his dog. This shows the Candy's idea that killing is not acceptable even though the killing is for the one who is killed.

Third, John Steinbeck reflects his idea about killing through the death of Lennie. Steinbeck reflects his idea that killing is acceptable in 1930s, and this also reflects the society at that time. When Steinbeck writes a killing of Lennie, he reflects the idea of destroyed American dream which people cannot achieve during the depression. Lennie and George have a big dream, but they finally cannot attain the plan in front of killing. However, through the death of Lennie, Steinbeck shows an unavoidable choice that Lennie should be killed by George for everyone. Lennie's death in this book symbolizes that the powerlessness of weak people who need help in 1930s in America. Because Steinbeck writes the death of Lennie for showing the destruction of American dream, Steinbeck shows his idea that killing is acceptable.

In conclusion, in the novel, "of mice and men" represent two contrast ideas about killing. First, for killings such as Lennie's death which help others, killing is acceptable. On the other hand, some people like Candy cannot accept killing only with the reason that the killing is helpful, they think killing is not acceptable. Steinbeck shows some examples of his idea of killing through Lennie's death and this tells that he accepts killing. The idea of killing in the 1930s is different depends on the purpose or the opinion from people. Moreover, this killing also reflects the social thought in America during the great depression connected with not acheived American dream.

= Evan's Editing = To begin with, Curley shows 【 showed 】 his idea that killing is acceptable for people who cannot be protected in the society because this killing is for helping others. In front of the death of Lennie, Curley even encourages [encouraged] George and Carlson to kill Lennie. For instance, Curley said, " The nigger's got a shotgun. You take it, Carlson. When you see 'um, don't give 'im no chance. Shoot for his guts. That'll double 'im over." After everyone finds out Curley's wife's corpse, Curley doubts Lennie because he thinks Lennie is the person who kills his wife. Before, Curley has had a fight with Lennie because Curley disregards weak people who are stupid and strong. Also, burns with revenge and desires to kill Lennie. Curley wants to kill Lennie because he thinks Lennie is [was] stupid and useless person. Through his words that Lennie should be killed, Curley shows [showed] that killing is acceptable because Lennie's death is [was] for helping everyone.

Second of all, Candy thinks that killing is not acceptable because he cannot accept the death of Candy's dog. When Carlson pursuades Candy to shoot Candy's dog, Candy can not accept his dog's death even though it is weak and smelly. 【 When Carlson persuades Candy to shoot Candy's dog, Candy cannot accept his dog's death even though it is weak and smelly. 】 For example, the quotes "Candy looked about unhappily." , " No, I shouldn't do that. I had 'im too long." show Candy's feeling how he thinks about his dog and killing. Carlson forces Candy to let to kill his dog because he thinks Candy's dog suffers himself all the time. Moreover, Carlson does not accept killing as serious as Candy thinks. However in opposition to Carlson, Candy is still attached to his dog. This shows the Candy's idea that killing is not acceptable even though the killing is for the one who is killed.

Please use past tense when you talk about the characteristic in novel not Steinbeck

Killing is not decided only by the opinion of be killed person. The novel "of mice and men" written by John Steinbeck which includes the idea of killing in 1930s during the great depression. Sometimes killing is acceptable, that depends on the purpose of the killing and Curley is one of the examples. On the other hand, Candy is one of the people who shows the contrast idea that killing is not acceptable in this novel. From forming a contrast these two ideas, Steinbeck reflects his thought about killing through Lennie's death in this novel. To begin with, Curley shows his idea that killing is acceptable for people who cannot be protected in the society because this killing is for helping others. In front of the death of Lennie, Curley even encourages George and Carlson to kill Lennie. For instance, Curley said," The nigger's got a shotgun. You take it, Carlson. When you see 'um, don't give 'im no chance. Shoot for his guts. That'll double 'im over." After everyone finds out Curley's wife's corpse, Curley doubts Lennie because he thinks Lennie is the person who kills his wife. Before, Curley has had a fight with Lennie because Curley disregards weak people who are stupid and strong. Also, burns with revenge and desires to kill Lennie. Curley wants to kill Lennie because he thinks Lennie is stupid and useless person. Through his words that Lennie should be killed, Curley shows that killing is acceptable because Lennie's death is for helping everyone. Second of all, Candy thinks that killing is not acceptable because he cannot accept the death of Candy's dog. When Carlson persuades Candy to shoot Candy's dog, Candy can not accept his dog's death even though it is weak and smelly. For example, the quotes "Candy looked about unhappily."," No, I shouldn't do that. I had 'im too long." show Candy's feeling how he thinks about his dog and killing. Carlson forces Candy to kill his dog because he thinks Candy's dog suffers himself all the time. Moreover, Carlson does not accept killing as serious as Candy thinks. However in opposition to Carlson, Candy is still attached to his dog. This shows the Candy's idea that killing is not acceptable even though the killing is for the one who is killed. Third, John Steinbeck reflects his idea about killing through the death of Lennie. Steinbeck reflects his idea that killing is acceptable in 1930s and this also reflects the society at that time. When Steinbeck writes a killing of Lennie, he reflects the idea of destroyed American dream which people cannot achieve during the depression. Lennie and George have a big dream, but they finally cannot attain the plan in front of killing. However, through the death of Lennie, Steinbeck shows an unavoidable choice that Lennie should be killed by George for everyone. Lennie's death in this book symbolizes that the powerlessness of weak people who need help in 1930s in America. Because Steinbeck writes the death of Lennie for showing the destruction of American dream, Steinbeck shows his idea that killing is acceptable. In conclusion, in the novel, "of mice and men" represent two contrast ideas about killing. First, for killings such as Lennie's death which help others, killing is acceptable. On the other hand, some people like Candy cannot accept killing only with the reason that the killing is helpful, they think killing is not acceptable. Steinbeck shows some examples of his idea of killing through Lennie's death and this tells that he accepts killing. The idea of killing in the 1930s is different depends on the purpose or the opinion from people. Moreover, this killing also reflects the social thought in America during the great depression connected with not achieved American dream.

Introduction:** //Background Information: During the great depression, the idea from people about killing.// //Hook: Killing is not decided only by the opinion of being killed person.// //Thesis Statement:// //1. Killing is acceptable depends on the purpose of the killing.// //2. Candy is the person who shows the idea that killing is not acceptable. 3. Lennie's death represents Steinbeck's idea about killing.//
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//Topic Sentence: Killing is acceptable for people who cannot be protected in the society because this killing is for helping others.// //Point//: In front of the death of Lennie, Curley even encourages George and Carlson to kill Lennie. //Evidence//: " The nigger's got a shotgun. You take it, Carlson. When you see 'um, don't give 'im no chance. Shoot for his guts. That'll double 'im over." p94 //Explantion//: After everyone finds out Curley's wife's corpse, Curley burns with revenge and desires to kill Lennie. //Connection//: Curley wants to kill Lennie because he thinks Lennie is stupid and useless person. //Conclusion/Transition Sentence: Curley thinks killing is acceptable because Lennie is befitting to be killed for everyone.// //Topic Sentence: Killing is not acceptable because Candy cannot accept the death of Candy's dog.// //Point//: Candy can not accept his dog's death even though it is weak and smelly. //Evidence//: "Candy looked about unhappily." No, I shouldn't do that. I had 'im too long." //Explantion//: When Carlson forces Candy to let to kill his dog because he suffers himself all the time, Candy is still attached to his dog. //Connection//: This shows the Candy's idea that killing is not acceptable. //Transition Sentence: Even though the death is for the one who is killed, but killing is not acceptable.//
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//Topic Sentence: John Steinbeck reflects his idea about killing through the death of Lennie.// //Point//: Steinbeck reflects his idea that killing is acceptable in 1930s and this killing reflects the society. //Evidence//: When Steinbeck writes a killing of Lennie, he reflects the idea of destroyed American dream which people cannot achieve during the depression. //Explantion//: Lennie and George have a big dream, but they finally cannot attain the plan in front of killing. However, through the death of Lennie, Steinbeck shows an unavoidable choice that Lennie should be killed by George for everyone. //Connection//: Because Lennie is killed by his friend George, Steinbeck thinks that killing is acceptable. //Transition Sentence:// Because Steinbeck writes the death of Lennie for showing the destruction of American dream, Steinbeck shows his idea that killing is acceptable.
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//Thesis//: //Connection//: The idea of killing in the 1930s is different depends on the purpose and the opinion from people.
 * Conclusion:**
 * 1) Because some killings like Lennie's death help others, killing is acceptable.
 * 2) Because some people like Candy cannot accept killing only with the reason that the killing is helpful, they think killing is not acceptable.
 * 3) Steinbeck shows some examples of his idea of killing through Lennie's death and this tells that he accepts killing.