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yola745
yola745
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In Of Mice and Men, why doesn't Candy want to get rid of his old dog?

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Posted by yola745 on Friday May 29, 2009 at 4:35 PM and tagged with candy, candy's dog, of mice and men.

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  1. mshurn
    mshurn Teacher
    College - Freshman

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    Quite simply, Candy loves the very old dog which he had kept since the dog was a pup. Candy's dog is his companion, having kept him company and given him affection for many years. When Carlson first suggested that it was time to shoot his dog, Candy replied softly, "No . . . No, I couldn' do that. I had 'im too long." Carlson persists. Candy resists, trying to come up with an argument to stop Carlson: "Maybe it'd hurt him . . . I don't mind takin' care of him." During the discussion, Candy is afraid of what's coming. Carlson presses the point. When Slim won't intercede on Candy's behalf, Candy gives up and gives in. Carlson takes the dog outside, and after a time, a single shot is heard. Lying on his bunk, staring at the ceiling, Candy then turns over and faces the wall. He loved his dog and is now alone without him.

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    http://www.enotes.com/ofmice/chapter-3-summary-analysis
    http://www.enotes.com/ofmice/characters

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    Posted by mshurn on Saturday May 30, 2009 at 12:56 AM

  2. cb2013
    cb2013 Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    because candy has had him since it was a puppy, and if he gets rid of it then he would be loney

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    Posted by cb2013 on Thursday July 23, 2009 at 3:13 PM