The Golden Rule In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men
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In the New Testament, we learn from Luke to “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” In modern times, we call this the golden rule. We often use this ideal as a guide to everyday interactions with others. In “Of Mice and Men,” John Steinbeck weaves this message into his writing. In his story, the protagonist, George, finds himself in a moral dilemma. The choice needs to be made on what George should do with his troubled friend Lennie. Although it might have been a controversial decision, George made the right one by shooting Lennie because of the friendship they shared.
At the same time, some may argue that George’s decision was the wrong one. They may say this because there might have been a different ending to Lennie’s life. Maybe