Of Mice and Men how did candy get 250?

Answer 1

Steinbeck is a very obvious writer. Most writers would make you look in between the lines of the text, but Steinbeck doesn't.

Candy's name reflects his character. A sweet old man that is hated only by few, and is quite sociable.

Answer 2

Candy is just a typical worker, but he has his own 'story to tell' in that he is getting older, is slightly disabled, but is still willing to work at what he can do, which is mainly as general ranch-hand, cleaning and swabbing out the bunk-house.

He represents older workers in society, who can still contribute to their own needs and to their respective communities by doing some work, albeit tailored to their reduced abilities.

A common fear of older folk is often that they will be 'discarded' by society once they are past their prime. Candy's old dog was in this situation, and he was shot, to put an end to his aged and painful existence. Candy feared a similar ending, not of being shot, of course, but having his 'useful life' brought to an end by the will of others.

Candy is also fundamental to putting substance to the dreams of George and Lennie, who, though penniless, had hopes of owning their own farm one day. Candy had savings and he offered to become joint partners with them in their aspirations by providing a huge capital sum.

The novel 'Of Mice and Men' is relatively short. Personal reading of this classic book will enhance an appreciation for Candy's role in the account and enable the reader to see how Candy's situation also reinforces the underlying theme, 'The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry', embodied in the title.

Answer 3

He lost his hand while working on the ranch and the owner paid him what is now, disability insurance.

Answer 4

He got it from the boss after he accidentally got his hand cut off working.

Answer 5

He lost his hand while working on the ranch and the owner paid him what is now, disability insurance

Answer 6

Candy got 250 dollars from compensation for an injury he suffered while working on the ranch. His hand was caught in a piece of machinery, and he was given the money as a settlement.