Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in his pocket? How is Lennie different from the other men? Why do George and Lennie travel together? Why does Curley wear a glove on one hand? What does Slim do at the ranch? Characters Candy. Candy is an old ranchworker who has lost a hand in a work accident and now works as a swamper , or cleaner, on the ranch. He feels that as he is ageing he is useless and does not have any value as a person. This is reflected in the way that his dog is shot by Carlson. Candy feels that without a job, he has nothing to offer society.
You seen what they done to my dog tonight? Candy suggests that he would rather die than be without a job, as he will have nowhere to live and no means of supporting himself.
Candy is alone in his sadness about the dog being shot; no one will stand up for him and say that his dog should be allowed to live.
I had him so long. Had him since he was a pup" 3. We suspect this is the same fear that keeps him from making anything more of his life. He can't stand up for his pet, because he can't stand up for himself. As he tries to help the men attain their dream, he also reminds them of the possibility and indeed, likelihood that it's going to fail—symbolized by his failure to kill his own dog. Maybe Candy is the novel's truly tragic figure, then. There are definitely a lot of options.
After Lennie kills Curley's wife and everyone realizes that dream is bust, Lennie worries about the future rabbits, George mourns the fact that he's about to kill his best friend, and Candy is left to embody the despair of reaching the end of a long, hard-working life and being no closer to the American dream. Parents Home Homeschool College Resources.
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