Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Candy's dog
On part 3, in Mice of Men it showed a connection between Candy and his dog. It was an ordinary day for Candy, until Carlson mention how the dog would be better off dead. I feel like once Carlson said, "Why'n't you shoot him . . .That dog ain't no good to himself" (44-45). it gave Candy a big wake up call that he and the dog are growing very old. I could feel how empty Candy's thoughts were by the way he said, "'At last Candy said softley and hopelessly, "Awright-take 'im"'. (47) In a way I can relate because I have had to get one of my dogs put down a few years ago, which was a very emotional time in my life. Candy tried to change the subject by talking about a magazine, but Carlson would not drop it. I'm not sure why Carlton was so persistent to why he wanted the dog gone, besides the smell. If anyone in the comments can help me out on to why, then feel free!
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Well, think about it. The dog was in total misery, and by killing him, that would put him out of his misery. It's sad, but I think it was the only merciful way to resolve the situation. Carlson probably knew this and so did Candy.
ReplyDeleteI can understand why Kate feels this way but, in part 3 we see the relationship between George an Lennie grow stronger while the relationship of Candy and his dog end. To have a friend for a long time, who can make your happy when your sad is special. Basically to lose your best friend is hard especially when your not prepared to lose him. Did the book even mention the dog suffering?
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