(There are definitely a lot of options.) Past accomplishments and current emotional ties matter little, as Carlson makes clear when he insists that Candy let him put the dog out of its misery. Curley, the offspring of the ranchs owner, uses rudeness and violence to mask his inferiority about stature. But they wont do nothing like that. )'Ymo9-u,|Q^__P;2OAo@=B,#PZjPc.uMCf k@~ A:['lQCZ0v/xT" What does "The Bustle in a House" suggest about people's attempts to cope with the death of a loved one? i ah6R,o8Vig5sT'J}S7)O9J1&kV*5Y:!5yg|v5a
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He can't bring himself to shoot his pet himself, even "squirming" uncomfortably when he talks about it: "Well-hell! Cancel within the first 7 days and you won't be charged. Please wait while we process your payment. How is Lennie different from the other men? h^/=[,MI!+N1nVmxhm\P,Z1OW*-iCSXy/]]"eefg/~`^7dY&_Kv Y_gg@^xBD)xL+!vj/(-(La0K& "kupv1 {1Ej$nNs52 8`9AL ht i!4@ Continue to start your free trial. Depressing, right? Renew your subscription to regain access to all of our exclusive, ad-free study tools. ) After a certain time, Gregor " would be not at all in a frame of mind to look after his family; instead, he was filled with rage at how poorly he was attended to [..]" (p.91) Taking in consideration that Gregor is dreaming, the reader can understand that the animal state made Gregor realized how he did not want to provide for his family anymore., He has wandered from job to job without much success, Biff comes home to reevaluate what hes doing with his life, and if he really wants the job he has now. And secondly, he mostly keeps to himself and does not have any real companionship with the other men. He's spent the best years of his life working on someone else's ranch, only to lose his hand and have little money. x[YoG~0dY$9N`a(6-92W~Jc]>/mn\}|y_:v3f7oo\^(Rd+QeBU#RuUeeWXd Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The old handyman, aging and left with only one hand as the result of an accident, worries that the boss will soon declare him useless and demand that he leave the ranch. PDyPc+Fa jaDFii;U@k"$!tdp\gwZ%RTE I0l"a~aMT`{=QMx M&
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7 Explain, drawing on your own experience. True or False: Daughton argues that the combination of the metaphorical clusters of religion and military, of priest and commander-in-chief, is sufficiently positive (ethically good) in nature that it should be used in a large range of cases. Like George, Candy clings to the idea of having the freedom to take up or set aside work as he chooses. In the lines 147-160, circle phrases that describe the actions of the partygoers. Curleys wife falls into the dissatisfaction of her marriage, while she flirts with the men on ranch to relieve her loneliness. Candy is an old ranch worker ("swamper") who has lost one of his hands in a farm accident. Candy is isolated because of ageism, not a lack of effort on his part.
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y:a Why does Curley wear a glove on one hand? Dont have an account? But he still has a bad case of futility. Hes older, doesnt have a right hand, and has a gnarled old dog that he is later forced to give up. Unfortunately, when George and Lennies plans go astray, Candy is left reeling. Firstly, his dog was his companion and Carlson shot it. Another character is Crooks, called Negro by his co-workers, who suffered a lot of prejudice, he had to isolate himself until Lennie warms, A while back Candy got his hand caught in a machine, so now he sees and old disabled man who will be thrown off the ranch as soon as he is no longer able to swamp the bunkhouse. The characters in the novel suffer from loneliness not, As an old man who is getting useless in ranch, Candy lived in a hopeless way before George and Lennies coming, but had the only comfort, his old dog. 3 0 obj
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I wont have no place to go, an I cant get no more jobs (Stenbeck 60). Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Why do George and Lennie travel together? John Steinbeck and Of Mice and Men Background. Jus' as soon as I can't swamp out no bunk houses they'll put me on the county' - Candy (to George and Lennie) | Page 88, Chapter 3 |, Relates to the context of the novella through revealing how 1930's America was no place for sentimentality | Themes ~ Prejudice, Powerlessness |, 'I ought to of shot that dog myself', 'let no stranger shoot my dog' - Candy (to George and Lennie) | Page 89, Chapter 3 |, Links to the relationship of George and Lennie, foreshadowing Lennie being shot by George | Themes ~ Powerlessness, Loneliness, Relationships |, 'Tell ya what Lennie I been figuring out about those rabbits' - Candy (to Lennie) | Page 107, Chapter 4 |, Candy has a newfound excitement about the dream, alike Lennie's excitement about the rabbits, in the dream of a life away from the prejudice of the ranch | Themes ~ Dreams |, 'Curley maybe ain't gonna like his wife out in the barn with us "bindle stiffs".' - Candy (to Curley's Wife) | Page 112, Chapter 4 |, Lennie, Candy and Crooks are called 'bindle stiffs' by Curley's Wife as a result of them all being victims of prejudice, linking to when she calls them the 'weak ones' | Themes ~ Prejudice |, 'lousy tart' - Candy (to Curley's Wife when dead) | Page 132, Chapter 5 |, He uses bitter language as a result of the dream dying because of Lennie killing Curley's Wife, the impact is enhanced because of Candy buying into the dream | Themes ~ Loneliness, Powerlessness |. <>
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You may cancel your subscription on your Subscription and Billing page or contact Customer Support at custserv@bn.com. Sound familiar? Candy interrupted him, "I'd make a will an' leave my share to you guys in case I kick off, 'cause I ain't got no relatives nor nothing(58)., Indeed, Gregor 's family has isolated him in a way that he had no contact with his family. Candy compared himself to his old dog that he had to put down because of his old age., As he ages, he needs someone he can rely on to take care of him, and he is willing to give back whatever he can. You can view our. SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. In such a world, Candys dog serves as a harsh reminder of the fate that awaits anyone who outlives his usefulness. Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? tOu#SaJ"/'U*)4AKu3 e $:cvIxdX5/V22sTX*SpZ+-v12)Qj]!O20(2
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Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in his pocket? You cannot listen or ask any questions as a ranch hand, ruining all communication., Since Candy is reaching his endpoint of work and labor, he cannot accomplish much without the assistance of others which conflicts with attaining the American Dream of independence. His dream is just like George and Lennie, he seizes on George description of the farm and that Lennie and George been working together, Candy offered his lifes savings if he can join George and Lennie future dreams and owning land. Underline the narrator's contradictory statement in lines 134-138, and in the margin, paraphrase what he says. Candy is afraid of what will happen after he will not be able to work anymore, When they can me here here I wisht somebodyd shoot me. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. We suspect this is the same fear that keeps him from making anything more of his life. We'll even send you a reminder. If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. `X!`)7)MNg10w{|TOf,L_P+5MYPZnaK~C/O_7I2?ONb92FEpLdH$4l|7o[f b|@Y[M3I[F
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Maybe Candy is the novel's truly tragic figure, then. Though it seems like Lennie and Candy are two completely different characters, they are intertwined throughout the book. 7 What is Grendel's initial reaction to Beowulf during their fight? Does the Declaration of Independence rely primarily on inductive or deductive reasoning? We'll even send you a reminder. C*7UoUszZpVb]+V5~nx6zUSO_}[Zz)jwV_r-S}W)8CoUgP{Z~.E5s 5c1HxoYU3fvMj?U?0U'+ZvSb_xJx^! Candys age and deteriorating body gives him a disadvantage with job opportunities as he cannot accomplish better and more strenuous jobs, which strays him from his American Dream., He is a handyman and had lost his right hand for some money for his future goal. None of the jobs he has had, never really made him happy. kZ.?c};8X Take the Analysis of Major Characters Quick Quiz. To understand Candys. lie!"). 1 0 obj
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Wait until you hear the bit about the dog. The tough and competitive field of work they are in are no place for an older man like Candy, the dream of the ranch reflects the nice characteristics he has. By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. Candy's dog was once a great sheepherder, but it was put out to pasture once it stopped being productive. Carlson does not realize that Candys dog is a part of Candys life, but instead he looks at the dog of its physical value instead of the sentimental value the dog has to Candy. endobj
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