How does candy react to the death of curley's wife?

Answer 1

He is angry at curley's wife becuae her death means that he will not be able to get the farm with George and Lennie. He says "You done it di'n't you? S'pose you're glad . . . I could have hoed in the garden and washed dishes."

Answer 2

candy was shocked and upset but then when george walkes in hey plot a plan so that curley wont think that george was involved when Lennie killed curleys wife.

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Answer 3

Candy is devastated and deeply affected by the death of Curley's wife. He feels guilty for not being able to stop it from happening and is worried about how it will affect his own future on the ranch. He also perceives the tragedy as a turning point that will lead to negative consequences for everyone involved.