This tragic turn of events broke my heart into little pieces.
Lennie, being gullible and a bit weak, was often bullied by some of the men. George and Lennie were very fond of each other and regard one another as brothers. Then, Lennie accidentally killed Curley’s wife. George then shot Lennie in the head, not out of anger, but out of mercy for his beloved friend. This tragic turn of events broke my heart into little pieces.