Main Characters

George

Clever than Lennie
Small man
Looks after his friend Lennie
He is a father figure towards his friend as he looks after him all the time and cares for him
Works well
Gives Lennie side and stands up for him all the time
Responsible of own self and his friend Lennie
He works hard to build their own land (dream of George and Lennie)

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He is a big man but is still small, immature and childish
He shares a dream with his friend George to own a piece of land
Lennie relies on George as he trusts him completely and does what he tells him to do
He is forgetful
Gentle and kind(listens to his friend and doesn't say anything when he is shouted at)
Dependant on George for guidance
Likes small animals
Strong man

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Candy is the oldest ranch hand. He lost his right hand in an accident at work.
He is the 'swamper' - the man who cleans the bunkhouse. He knows he will be thrown out and put 'on the county' when he is too old to work.
Because of this, he accepts what goes on and doesn't challenge anything: he can't afford to lose his job.
He has a very old dog, which he has had from a pup. It is his only friend and companion.
"The old man came slowly into the room. He had his broom in his hand. And at his heels there walked a drag-footed sheep dog, gray of muzzle, and with pale, blind old eyes."
Carlson insists on shooting the dog because he claims it is too old and ill to be of any use. Candy is devastated.
He is lonely and isolated, but makes friends with George and Lennie and offers his compensation money to help them all to buy a ranch together and achieve their dream.
When he finds Curley's wife dead, he is furious, as he knows instantly that Lennie was involved and that they have lost their chance of achieving their dream.

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