The climax of the novella, Of Mice and Men, starts when Curley's wife and Lennie develop a friendship. There is an ominous tone about this relationship right from the beginning, as the reader knows that the reason why Lennie and George had to come to this ranch was because Lennie was accused of raping a woman.
So, when Lennie touches Curley's wife's hair, the readers expects the worst and it is confirmed as he accidentally kills her by breaking her neck. At this point, the reader knows that the demise of Lennie and George as well as their dream is around the corner. The only question is how it will take place.
The resolution comes when George looks for Lennie and as he reminds him of their plan and dream, he shoots him. In my opinion, George kills Lennie, his friend, out of love and loyalty. In a broken world, there is no place for a man like Lennie.
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