Of Mice And Men
how does the character Candy represent Dreams.
Candys dream was to join George and Lennie as hes old and disabled and knows he will need someone to rely on in the future.
Their Dream exites him as it reminds him of his younger years ans his dreams.
what was Candys nickname on the ranch?
"the old swamper"
which quote shows he has no hand?
"stick like wrist"
which quote implies Candy depends on George and Lennie?
"Give you guys my money"
describe the parellel between Candy and his dog.
Candy's dog was once valuble on the farm as he was young and capable of doing jobs, and now is old and worthy of being put down.Candy's character mirrors this as he was once young and useful but is now old and useless.
How does Candy represent Companionship?
Candy offered his money that he gets from the government, an exchange for money Candy gets a friendship out of it- paying George and Lennie to be friends with him.
What happend to the Elderly in 1930s America?
The depression hit the elderly hard. Those who were retired or close to retirement watched a lifetime of savings disapear. They wernt well enough to find jobs to rebuild investments- completely depended on their family