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Candy suggests that George should have shot the dog himself because he believes that it is a man's responsibility to take care of his own problems, instead of relying on others to do it for him. Candy sees George as a capable and responsible individual who should have handled the situation himself.
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.
Carlson says that Candy's dog is old, stinking, and no longer useful on the ranch. He convinces Candy to let him shoot the dog to put it out of its misery, as it is suffering. This event foreshadows the theme of the weak being marginalized in society.
Candy mentions that he should have shot his own dog as a way of acknowledging the harsh reality of old age and uselessness. He sees parallels between his dog's situation and his own future, where he will outlive his usefulness on the ranch and be disposed of just like his dog. It highlights the theme of loneliness and abandonment in the novel.
The death of the puppy in "Of Mice and Men" is foreshadowed by Lennie's unintentional killing of small animals earlier in the story. This demonstrates Lennie's lack of understanding of his own strength and the consequences of his actions. The death of the puppy serves as a tragic reminder of Lennie's innocence and the inevitable tragedy that will follow.
Candy regrets not having intervened to stop the other men from wanting to shoot his dog instead of letting them do it. He also regrets not having euthanized his dog himself to prevent it from suffering a painful death at the hands of others.
Candy regrets not being the one to shoot his old dog because it was his responsibility as the owner. He realizes he should have been the one to end its suffering, rather than leave it to a stranger. This experience makes him more willing to join George and Lennie in their dream of owning a farm.
Candy's dog means so much to Lennie because it represents companionship, loyalty, and belonging. Lennie sees the relationship between Candy and his dog as something to aspire to, longing for a similar bond of friendship and understanding in his own life. The dog's fate also highlights themes of loneliness and the harsh realities of the world in which they live.
Carlson shoots Candy's dog because the dog is old, sick, and suffering. Carlson believes that it would be more humane to put the dog out of its misery rather than let it continue to suffer. Candy is hesitant to do it himself, so Carlson takes it upon himself to shoot the dog.
Because he thinks that the dog smells and creates a bad smell in the bunkhouse, he also thinks it will be for the dogs own good because he is old and can hardly walk.Clarkson wanted to shoot Candy's dog because the dog is too old and could barley walk or eat and it smells
Candy can't do much about the gunshot, but be sad. He turns over in his bunk and cries. When Carlson is cleaning his gun, Candy remarks that he should have been the one to shoot his own dog instead of "some stranger".
Candy can't do much about the gunshot, but be sad. He turns over in his bunk and cries. When Carlson is cleaning his gun, Candy remarks that he should have been the one to shoot his own dog instead of "some stranger".