Candy's Dog In Of Mice And Men
In chapter 3 of “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck, numerous intriguing events take place. First, George confesses to Slim what happened when he and Lennie were in Weed; next, Carlson shoots Candy’s dog. Then, Candy joins George and Lennie in their dream for the future, and finally, a fight at the end between Curley and Lennie takes place. Two symbols in the chapter are Candy’s dog and George’s solitaire game.
The first symbol in the story is Candy’s dog. Dogs are known to be loyal, obedient, and good companions. The dictionary, however, defines dog as “inferior of its kind”. In a way, the latter description best fits Crooks. I think Candy’s “drag-footed old sheepdog” with “pale, blind old eyes” (24) represents inferiority. Despite Candy’s …show more content…
George and Lennie dislike their new job, but George reminds him that they “gotta keep it till we get a stake” (33). George could spend the money he earns for instant gratification (women and alcohol), but he reminds himself that “Me an’ Lennie’s rollin’ up a stake,” (53). George plans for the long term, so that he and Lennie can save their money to fulfill their dream of buying a house together. Later, Candy, a fellow bunkmate, hears of this dream, and proposes that he join them. This throws George a curveball, and responds, “I gotta think about that. We was always gonna do it by ourselves” (59). Candy has the money to make the dream come true, making it seem possible for a while. However, George’s plans are even further thrown off course when Lennie gets in trouble after accidentally killing Curley’s wife. Candy asks George “You an’ me can get that little place, can’t we George?” (94) but George accepts that it is end of a dream that was impossible from the start. George says, "… I think I knowed from the very first. I think I know'd we'd never do her. He [Lennie] usta like to hear about it so much I got to thinking maybe we would." (94). George never thought he would draw the “shoot Lennie” card, instead thinking he would be lucky enough to have the “fulfill dream” card. Therefore, George’s solitaire game represents uncertainty.
Therefore, two symbols in the chapter are Candy’s dog and George’s solitaire game. Candy’s dog represents inferiority, particularly that of the the mistreated stable buck, Crooks. George’s solitaire game represents uncertainty. The game is based on luck, not knowing what cards you will draw, and George’s plans for the future are ruined by drawing unlucky
The first symbol in the story is Candy’s dog. Dogs are known to be loyal, obedient, and good companions. The dictionary, however, defines dog as “inferior of its kind”. In a way, the latter description best fits Crooks. I think Candy’s “drag-footed old sheepdog” with “pale, blind old eyes” (24) represents inferiority. Despite Candy’s …show more content…
George and Lennie dislike their new job, but George reminds him that they “gotta keep it till we get a stake” (33). George could spend the money he earns for instant gratification (women and alcohol), but he reminds himself that “Me an’ Lennie’s rollin’ up a stake,” (53). George plans for the long term, so that he and Lennie can save their money to fulfill their dream of buying a house together. Later, Candy, a fellow bunkmate, hears of this dream, and proposes that he join them. This throws George a curveball, and responds, “I gotta think about that. We was always gonna do it by ourselves” (59). Candy has the money to make the dream come true, making it seem possible for a while. However, George’s plans are even further thrown off course when Lennie gets in trouble after accidentally killing Curley’s wife. Candy asks George “You an’ me can get that little place, can’t we George?” (94) but George accepts that it is end of a dream that was impossible from the start. George says, "… I think I knowed from the very first. I think I know'd we'd never do her. He [Lennie] usta like to hear about it so much I got to thinking maybe we would." (94). George never thought he would draw the “shoot Lennie” card, instead thinking he would be lucky enough to have the “fulfill dream” card. Therefore, George’s solitaire game represents uncertainty.
Therefore, two symbols in the chapter are Candy’s dog and George’s solitaire game. Candy’s dog represents inferiority, particularly that of the the mistreated stable buck, Crooks. George’s solitaire game represents uncertainty. The game is based on luck, not knowing what cards you will draw, and George’s plans for the future are ruined by drawing unlucky