the others to discover the body and he attempts to convince the men that Lennie should only be put away because he meant no harm. But, Curley insists and they all go out to look for Lennie.The final passage happens at the same riverbank the book opened. Lennie had remembered to return there after he had gotten into trouble. He realizes the severity of his actions. Lennie asks George to "chew him out", but George does so only halfway. They discuss their dream one last time, and George shoots Lennie in the back of the head with Carlson's gun. ...
