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Because people don't like Candy if its broken or old, and the actual character candy is both old and broken cause of his missing hand.
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Candy's name is ironic in "Of Mice and Men" because he is portrayed as being quite lonely and isolated, despite candy typically being associated with sweetness and joy. His situation reflects the overall theme of isolation and loneliness among the characters in the novel.
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What is Candys job in Of Mice and Men?
he is a swamper, he mops the floors.
What is Lennie's inappropriate surname in 'Of Mice and Men'?
In 'Of Mice and Men,' Lennie's inappropriate surname is Small. This name is ironic because Lennie is physically large and strong, contrasting with his mental limitations and childlike innocence.
What about candys dog?
i think you are talking about 'of mice and men' and if so candy is told that his dog should be shot at the back of its neck to give it no harm but to get rid of it.
What are four words that describe the book of mice of men?
Instructive, demonstrative, ironic and symbolic. ;)
Was candys dog in of mice and men a mercy killing?
Yes, the killing of Candy's dog in "Of Mice and Men" can be considered a mercy killing. The dog was old, suffering, and no longer had a good quality of life, so it was a compassionate act to end its suffering. This event foreshadows later events in the story.
Is curly name a real name in of mice and men?
Yes
Who is Billy in mice and men?
I am about 99 percent sure that there is no one in mice and men who is named Billy!! You must have the wrong name!!
What happened to Candys dog in Of Mice and Men?
He was shot. One of the guys who stayed in the house convinced Candy to let him put the dog out of his misery. Candy later regretted not taking the responsibily himself.
What is Lenny from mice and mens last name?
if you intended in of mice and men by Steinbeck Lennie last name is Small.
What Georges last name in Of Mice and Men?
Milton
Who makes the final decision on whether or not Candys old dog should be shot in of mice and men?
Carlson makes the final decision to shoot Candy's old dog in "Of Mice and Men." He argues that the dog is suffering and that it would be more merciful to put it out of its misery. Candy eventually agrees to let Carlson shoot the dog.
From 'Of Mice and Men' what is Lennie's last name?
Lennie's last name is Small so it's full name is Lennie Small.
