Candy is portrayed as an aging ranch hand who is friendly, lonely, and vulnerable. He takes a liking to George and Lennie, offering companionship and a sense of belonging in exchange for the hope of joining them in their dream of owning a farm. Candy's attachment to his old dog highlights his fear of loneliness and abandonment.
he is a swamper, he mops the floors.
the mice represent Lennie's personality
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.
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.
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.
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.
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In John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," Candy's dog is shot on page 87 in many editions of the book. This poignant moment symbolizes the harsh realities of life and the themes of loneliness and loss. Candy's deep attachment to his dog highlights the emotional impact of the act and serves as a catalyst for the events that follow in the story.
In "Of Mice and Men," Candy is not particularly fond of his boss' son, Curley. He says Curley has a case of "Little Man's Syndrome," that causes him to dislike big men because he is short. He also feels that Curley has a cocky attitude.
The play 'Of Mice and Men' was written by John Steinbeck in 1937.
Of Mice and Men was first published in 1937.
The play 'Of Mice and Men' was written by John Steinbeck in 1937.