Explanation:
In John Steinbeck’s “Of Mice and Men,” Lennie kills Curley’s wife accidentally. Lennie, who has a developmental disability, is fond of touching soft things, such as mice and puppies, but he doesn’t realize his own strength. When Curley’s wife allows Lennie to stroke her hair, he becomes too rough and accidentally breaks her neck when she tries to pull away. It is important to note that Lennie did not intend to kill Curley’s wife, but his lack of awareness of his own strength and the consequences of his actions ultimately lead to her death.