1. List the reasons that Lennie gives to explain how the puppy is responsible for its own death.

Are Lennie's arguments valid? Why or why not? Lennie claims that he didn't bounce the

puppy very hard, and believes that the puppy should have been able to handle it. He also says the

puppy isn't as small as a mouse and it should have been able to endure his rough play. Lennie's

arguments are obviously invalid, this displays how he is not willing to take responsibility for his

actions. He bl...