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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.
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What is so important about candys dogs death in of mice and men?
John Steinback used it as a foreshadow of Lennie's death. In the book, Candy says, "I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't ought to of let no stranger shoot my dog." Near the end of the book, that is exactly how George feels about Lennie. George knew that Lennie will be punished because Lennie killed Curley's wife, so George just prefers killing Lennie himself.
What is the relationship between candys dogs death and lennies death?
The death of Candy's dog foreshadows Lennie's death. There are lots of parallels: the dog is a faithful friend to Candy and Candy doesn't want to lose him. It's the others who urge him. He gives in when they convince him that otherwise the dog will only suffer. Later he admits to George that he should have shot the dog himself. That's what George then does to Lennie.
What did George do when he found out Lennie killed his dog?
Lennie kills his puppy by accident and then kills curley's wife by accident trying to keep her quiet. George then tells Lennie to meet him at the lake (from the beginning) but when the other ranch hands find her dead they go on a man hunt to hurt Lennie. So George finds him first and shoots him to protect him
How is Candy relationship with his dog reflective of George's relationship with Lennie?
Candy must look after his dog, just as George must take care of Lennie.
Some examples of Animal imagery in Of Mice and Men?
Animal imagery is prevalent throughout "Of Mice and Men." For example, Lennie is often compared to a bear due to his large size and strength, but also his harmlessness. George frequently compares Lennie to a loyal dog, as he is devoted and simple-minded. Additionally, the rabbits that Lennie dreams of tending symbolize his desire for companionship and a sense of belonging.
Did you know what does Candy's dog death and george kills Lennie death have in common?
Have you ever lost someone you loved? Well in Of Mice and Men there were 2 men how didn't like Candy dog. They only didn't like the dog because it was old & smelly. So Candy let one of them to kill his dog. Then later Candy felt bad because he let someone he doesn't know to let him kill the dog. Then there were 2 friends called Lennie & Gorge who trusted each other. But in the end Gorge kills Lennie because he didn't want to do the same mistake that Candy did with his dog.The deaths of Candy's dog & Lennie are the same because they got shoot on the head with the same gun, they both where sick, one is mentally & the other physically, & detente see it coming.The things that Candy's dog & Lennie have in comment. The death of Candy's dog is corresponding to the final section when George shoots Lenny in the back of the head just like Carlson does to the dog. It's also shows the hierarchy of power on the ranch as Candy is seen to have little power and Carlson takes advantage. They both were sick. The dog was physically &Lennie is mentally. Lennie is mentally sick because in the book he killed. They got shoot on the head with the same gun. Guys that Canady didn't know kill his dog & then George stilled the gun from them to kill Lennie, like when it side in the book (I don't want that dog stank in up are bunk) & that is what they have in comment.The things thatCanady's dog & Lennie don't have in comment. They got kill in different times. The dog die first then Lennie die after a few days later. They got kill at different places. The dog got kill inside the bunk & Lennie got kill outside because Gorge told him (Lennie if you do something bad hide at the blush) & that is what they have in different. It is because he feels that the dog isn't good for anything, it stinks, and he should be put out of his misery and because the dog is too old, it stinks, and couldn't barely even walk or eat. George killed Lennie, because he did not want Lennie to suffer at the hands of Curly. Curly said that he would shoot him, if he found him. So George did not want Lennie to suffer that way. Also Slim had said that if for some reason they did find Lennie and took him alive that it would be no good for him to be locked up in some room. Slim was referring to locking Lennie up in a mental hospital. So George has always done what is best for Lennie, so he did it again. He made sure that Lennie had no pain, he told Lennie to think of the land and the rabbit. George made sure he shot him right in the spine and the neck to make a instant death with no pain.The things thatCanady's dog & Lennie have to do something to be killed. They did something to die because Lennie killed carry's wife & the dog was old & was stinking up the bonk. Lennie was dumb & the dog smells. They didn't desorb to be killing. The dog was just old & Lennie kill Carly's wife. The dog got kill inside the bunk & Lennie got kill outside. And that is what they have in different.So can you relate to the story to the real world?By a 7th grader
What is candys personality in of mice and men?
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.
What does slim have that Lennie want?
Slim has the Puppy that Lennie Wants, that George Promised him to replace the dead mouse.
Quotes on candy candies dog Lennie and curlys wife from of mice and men?
get back to school & research it yourself
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.
Why doese slim say he would have done to the dog if he haven't given it to Lennie?
Slim says he would have drowned the dog in the river if he hadn't given it to Lennie, because he believes it was the most humane way to put the old and suffering dog out of its misery. This shows Slim's practical and compassionate nature towards the dog's suffering.
Why do you think the author uses animals to describe Lennie.?
The author uses animals to describe Lennie to show his innocence, simplicity, and dependence on George. By comparing Lennie to animals like a bear or a dog, the author highlights these qualities and helps the reader understand Lennie's character better. Additionally, the animal imagery creates a sense of vulnerability in Lennie, emphasizing his need for protection and caretaking.
