because his dog (only companion) is shot by Carlson the death of the dog for shadows Lennie's fate. candy is comforted and hopeful when he hear Lennie and George talk about the dream they let him join them in exchange for light work and money the three of them get exited and believe the dream is for real until the tragic death of Curley's wife the dream is shattered and candy cry's and is left again lonely and again with a un happy but predictable future.
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.
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.
In "Of Mice and Men," Candy regrets not taking care of his old dog himself instead of letting Carlson shoot it. He realizes he should have been the one to make the decision and show kindness to his faithful companion.
The dog is not killed in the book Of Mice and Men. It is taken away to be shot by Carlson, but the actual shooting is not depicted in the novel.
The final decision regarding whether Candy's old dog should be shot was made by Carlson in John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." He argued that the dog was suffering and no longer useful, pressuring Candy to agree with the decision. Ultimately, this moment underscores themes of mercy and the harsh realities of life on the ranch.
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.
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.
By the end of the book, Lennie is shot and dies by the hand of George.
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.
candy is the old swamper in of mice and men. he is the man with the stump (no hand, lost it in an accident)...but candy wants to get involved with george and lennies dream after the death of his dog, because carlson shot him all because he was too old and smelly. Candy is the man who describes the theme of ageism and loneliness..he is important because he is interested in continuing the dream with george and lennie. :)
Candy tells George he should have shot his dog on page 27 of John Steinbeck's novel "Of Mice and Men." But hey, who's counting? Just remember, next time you're thinking of offing your furry friend, make sure to consult the page number first.