Is this a question to an story you had to do research on or had to read if so, can you please send a link so I can answer correctly.
Answer:The main themes in "The Scarlet Ibis" are love versus pride, acceptance versus expectation, and martyrdom. Love versus pride: Brother's motivations to help Doodle alternate between love and shame; his love encourages kindness, but his shame over Doodle's failings results in Doodle's death.
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The answer to your question is: Why does Lennie not have it in "his" pocket? Because Lennie would have lost that card so George held it.
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What does Lennie have in his pocket?
Answer: Lennie carries a dead mouse in his pocket; however, Lennie's constant petting and strength kills the mouse, and George makes Lennie throw it away.
Answer: It could go either way. To me it is positive because you should challenge yourself everyday so that you can grow. Does that help?