Of Mice and Men: Candy Flashcards
1
Q
Who is Candy?
A
candy has lost his right hand in a farm accident and is now reduced to the meanest job on the ranch. The swamper or cleaner.
2
Q
What does candy do in the novel?
A
- candy introduces George and lennie to the bunkhouse
- he warms george and lennie against Curley
- Candy allows Carlson to shoot his dog.
- candy offers $300 savings to help buy george and Lennies farm with them.
- candy joins Crooks and lennie in the harness room, Crooks home and tries to stand up against Curley’s wife.
- Candy discovers dead body.
3
Q
Right from the start candy’s age and physical weakness and shown?
A
- Tall, stoop shoulder old man, who has lost he right hand.
4
Q
Candy’s relationship with dog shows loneliness.
A
a drag-footed sheep dog, grey of muzzle and with pale, blind old eyes.
5
Q
Steinbeck showing that you shouldn’t judge appearances.
A
’ grinning with delight’
- candy becomes a powerful playing card as he has money to make the dream come true.
