2006-09-27 15:34:17 · 9 answers · asked by LEXI 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
IM ONLY IN CHAPTER THREE... oh and by the way, i need help and i dont need people to complain
2006-09-27 15:39:43 · update #1
Candy and his dog are very similar. Both of them were once very useful for some type of job, but are now just old and useless. Candy is getting too old to do any real work on the ranch anymore, and he already lost one hand. He's afraid the ranch people will fire him. Candy's dog was once a really good sheep hearder, but is now old, brittle, toothless and smelly. Both used to be good for something, but are now old and useless.
I just got this info. from sparknotes.com, but I did read it in 9th grade, four years ago. It's a really good book, but the ending is pretty sad.
To earthleabear:
Are you trying to copy me, after I just posted about sparknotes 12 minutes ago?
2006-09-27 15:40:14 · answer #1 · answered by عبد الله (ドラゴン) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is from sparknotes
Candy’s Dog
In the world Of Mice and Men describes, Candy’s dog represents the fate awaiting anyone who has outlived his or her purpose. Once a fine sheepdog, useful on the ranch, Candy’s mutt is now debilitated by age. Candy’s sentimental attachment to the animal—his plea that Carlson let the dog live for no other reason than that Candy raised it from a puppy—means nothing at all on the ranch. Although Carlson promises to kill the dog painlessly, his insistence that the old animal must die supports a cruel natural law that the strong will dispose of the weak. Candy internalizes this lesson, for he fears that he himself is nearing an age when he will no longer be useful at the ranch, and therefore no longer welcome.
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I know is seems impossible to get everything done that needs done but you really should take the time to read the book even if it is after your assignment. You'll find it's worth the trouble.
2006-09-27 22:52:22 · answer #2 · answered by earthleabear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Candy and his dog are similar in the sense that they're both past their prime and no longer serve their purposes at the ranch. Candy sees how his dog is being a burden to every one else (they all complain about his stench), he sees that he's replaceable (the puppies), and dispensable (being put down)-- all qualities he fears apply to himself as well.
2006-09-27 23:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by aas_627 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe, Candy as well as his dog was not too bright nor too willing to take chances.
P.S. I love that book and I saw the movie, I cried through both!!!!
2006-09-27 22:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by dreamangel20051 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the book.
2006-09-27 22:38:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should really think about doing your own homework and stop being lazy.
2006-09-27 22:36:25 · answer #6 · answered by StealthSD 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both old...and kinda are worthless. that's why they kill his dog...cuz its smelly xD
2006-09-27 22:36:28 · answer #7 · answered by alex_ahn91 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they both Pee standing up.
2006-09-27 22:35:20 · answer #8 · answered by Skuya!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dunno really..
bt i guess they are both living in the same world!!!
2006-09-27 22:37:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋