Key Quotations/ideas - Candy Flashcards
Why is the quote “the swamper warmed to his gossip” significant?
It shows that the workers on the ranch have such boring lives they find it quite exciting to hear what people have to say about others.
In what way is Candy described to tell us he has been physically worn down by work?
“Stoop-shouldered”
What does the language used by Candy to describe Crooks tell us about the relationship between black and white people?
Even when the stable Buck hasn’t done anything “the boss gives him hell when he’s mad.” This tells us that white people looked down on black people and discriminated against them for no valid reason.
They also think it is appropriate to refer to him as “nigger”
What does Candy say that foreshadows the fight between Curley and Lennie?
“He’s alla time picking scraps with big guys.”
What 3 things does Candy do which tells us that he was about the thought of losing his companion?
1) speaks “softly and hopelessly”
2) he starts “staring at the ceiling”
3) he “did not answer”
What is Candy’s function in Of Mice and Men?
Candy gives Steinbeck an opportunity to discuss social discrimination based on age and handicaps
What does Candy represent?
Candy represents what happens to everybody who gets old in American society.
What is Candy’s fear?
Candy’s greatest fear is that once he is no longer able to help with the cleaning he will be “disposed of.” Like his old dog, he has lived beyond his usefulness.
What helps the reader to think that George and Lennie’s dream is going to come true?
“An’ they give me two hunderd an’ fifty dollars ‘cause I los’ my hand. An’ I got fifty more saved up right in the bank, right now”
“This thing they had never really believed in was coming true.”
What does it show when Candy came in to Crooks’ room but was still embarrassed?
If shows that he was trying to confront his prejudices. As well as this, because Lennie is talking to Crooks after such a short period of time Candy realises that they are both normal workers and that he is not racist but he just copies everyone else.
What quote tells us that Candy thinks everyone would rather be self sufficient?
“Sure they all want it. Everybody wants a little bit of land”
Candy sourly said to Curley’s wife “Curley ain’t been here”. What does this tell us about how candy feels towards her?
It shows that he doesn’t want Curley’s wife in the room because he thinks she is mischievous and could get them into trouble.
What tells us that Candy was starting to get angry when Curley’s wife made slim was threatened?
It says “a change came over old Candy.” This shows us that he got hope and had enough of her criticising them.
What does Candy say is the reason Curley got hurt?
“He got his han’ caught in a machine”
What does Candy say when he is standing up for crooks?
“If you was to do that, we’d tell” this shows us that although he is socially conditioned to be racist he is going against this. However he did say this “quietly” which shows that he is not confident in supporting a black person around another racist white person.
