English literature (Candy notes)

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Candy

Candy is an old ranchworker who has lost a hand in a work accident and now works as a "swamper", or a cleaner, on the ranch. He feels that as he is ageing he is useless and does not have value as a person. Thia is reflected in the way that Candy's dog is shot by Carlson. Before his deat, candy's dog is his only real companion. this leads to him asking to be involved in George and Lennie's dream of owning their own farm; he is willing to give all of his sabings to these men who he has just met so that he can feel a part of something.

Themes

Feels useless

Candy feels that without a job, he has nothing to offer to society.

Evidence

"You seen what they done to my dog tonight? They says he wasn't no good to himself nor nobody else. When they can me here i…

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