Because the dog smells, is old, has no teeth, has rheumatism. Carlson explains to Candy that the dog is no good to him and no good to himself. Slim gives a silent approval even though he understands its difficult for Candy to let go of his dog. It is because of Slims approval that Candy (very distraught by this time) allows Carlson to shoot his dog. Candy later relates to George that he wish he had shot his own dog as he didn't feel right about letting a stranger shoot his dog.
In Of Mice and Men, it is stated that Carlson owns a Luger.
Carlson kills Candy's dog in 'Of Mice and Men'. He puts the old and sick dog out of its misery by shooting it. This event foreshadows future events in the story.
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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.
he is a swamper, he mops the floors.
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In the novel "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, the character Lennie accidentally kills a puppy by petting it too roughly. This incident foreshadows another accidental killing that occurs later in the story.
"Ain't No Grave" by Johnny Cash would be a fitting choice for when Carlson shoots Candy's dog in the novel Of Mice and Men. The haunting lyrics and somber tone of the song would help emphasize the emotional impact of the scene.
the boss doesn't have a name in the story.
Carlson shot Candy's dog in "Of Mice and Men" because it was old and suffering. Candy allowed him to do it because he knew it was the best thing for the dog. This event foreshadows the mercy killing of Lennie that takes place later in the story.
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