Don't feed it as much and take it on a daily run or walk
Slim tells Carlson to take a shovel with him because they are going to put down Candy's old dog and bury it. Slim knows that Carlson will need a shovel to dig the grave, as well as to use it to put the dog out of its misery.
Slim agrees with Carlson because he understands the practicality of putting down Candy's old dog, as it was suffering and there was no hope of recovery. Despite feeling sympathy for Candy, Slim recognizes the necessity of ending the dog's pain for its own sake.
Slim advised Candy to let him shoot his dog because the dog was old, suffering, and unable to do its job. Slim knew it was a difficult decision for Candy, but ultimately it was an act of mercy to end the dog's suffering.
In Chapter 2 of "Of Mice and Men," the conflict between Slim and Candy arises when Slim suggests that Candy should let his old dog be put down because it is no longer useful. Candy is attached to the dog and doesn't want to let go, while Slim argues that it would be more humane to end its suffering. They ultimately agree to have Carlson shoot the dog.
Slim means that Candy's dog should be put down mercifully with a bullet to end its suffering, as it is clear the dog is old and in pain. The phrase "take a shovel" refers to burying the dog after it has been euthanized.
Yes, Slim agrees with Carlson that Candy's old and suffering dog should be put out of its misery. Slim recognizes that the dog is suffering and can no longer live a comfortable life, so he supports the decision to shoot the dog to end its suffering.
Slim say's that he would want someone to shoot him if he was old and cripple like Candy's dog.
Slim says he would have drowned the dog in the river if he hadn't given it to Lennie, because he believes it was the most humane way to put the old and suffering dog out of its misery. This shows Slim's practical and compassionate nature towards the dog's suffering.
Slim tells Carlson to take a shovel with him when he shoots Candy's dog in "Of Mice and Men" to bury the dog afterwards.
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Yes, it can be (slim look, slim chances). It can also be a verb (to lose weight, to trim down).
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