Of Mice and Men Character Quotes: Candy 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LiteratureOf Mice and MenGCSECCEA Created by: OlafCreated on: 13-05-13 16:40 Steinbeck introduces Candy; describes him and his job. "Tall, stoop-shouldered old man ...push-broom in his left hand." 1 of 11 Candy shows fear of the boss. Likes a quiet life. "The old swamper shuffled to the door." 2 of 11 He is uneasy and willing to please. A lonely character. "I didn't hear nothing ... A guy on a ranch don't never listen nor he don't ast no questions" 3 of 11 He is alone. Symbolic. "Candy looked for help from face to face." 4 of 11 Death of dog: Very upset about dog but no power. Accepts. Symbolism of death. "At last Candy said 'take him' ... and stared at the ceiling." 5 of 11 His dream to join in with G and L. Prepared to pay. Scared to end like his dog/alone. "Candy interrupted him, 'I'd make a will an' leave my share to you guys" 6 of 11 Outlines his dream to Crooks; overcome with the dream. "Candy cried, 'Sure they all want it ... He stopped overwhelmed with his picture" 7 of 11 When C's Wife comes: New sense of fraternity makes him bold with Curley's wife. Note the emotive language. "But a change came over old Candy ... You ain't wanted here" 8 of 11 Passive/powerless. "No ... listen to us." 9 of 11 Passive: looks for guidance - a follower. Use of questions to show. "What we gonna do now, George?" 10 of 11 End of his dream. Blames C's wife. "You lousy tart/you god-damn tramp." 11 of 11
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