Candy Flashcards
Curley’s Wife calls him a ‘lousy ol sheep’
This shows how old and crippled people weren’t valued in society due to ageism and inequality.
‘Candy looked for help from face to face’
The repetition shows how old people weren’t listened to due to their age and low status as nobody wants to help him.
But it also shows how lonely old people were in American Society.
Candy ‘had him from a pup’
This shows how he had a strong relationship bond with his dog as he was like him due to his age ‘ancient’ This symbolises how friendships were important in society to push through the great depression.
Candy ‘slowly rolled over’
This adverb shows how upset Candy is however, he doesn’t have anywhere private to express his feelings showing the disrespect old people face in society. This also builds sympathy for him.
‘They looked at one another, amazed’
These collective pronouns and assonance shows how seductive dreams are. It also shows how when men work together they can achieve great things which is Steinbeck’s socialist view.
Candy ‘leaned forward eagerly’
This adverb shows how if they manage to get a ranch, Candy will feel safe and protected as he won’t be canned and left with no one or work.
Candy calls Crooks ‘the stable buck is a n…, nice fella too’
this juxtaposition shows how normalised racial slurs were as even Candy is racist to Crooks even though they are both the longest ranch workers. Steinbeck uses Candy as a mouthpiece to show the racist society in America.
Candy ‘made no attempt to enter’
This shows how white people didn’t mic with black people due to the racist society, which shows the racial segregation faced by black people.
Candy says ‘Smitty took after the n…. Done pretty good too’
This makes us lose sympathy for Candy as he finds the act of racist violence pleasing and fun to watch.
Candy says Curley’s Wife ‘she got the eye’ and is ‘a tart’
These phrases show how Candy is a bitter misogynist towards Curley’s wife. This shows how prejudice breeds prejudice.
After Curley’s Wife death, he calls her ‘Godamn tramp’
Show how he’s sexist but also frustrated that the death of their dream has occurred showing how the American dream was a cultural myth.
