The major premise of Candy and George’s relationship is based upon the idea of ‘the dream’. This dream that they share, along with Lennie, in which they will be able to control their own assets and manage themselves, no one else. Candy, after the shooting of his dog for its lack of ability, with it being blind and having restricted movement, sees the similarities between himself and the dog, questioning his own future within the ranch. When he hears of George and Lennie’s 'dream' he jumps aboard, for unlike Lennie, who wants the ability to touch fluffy, soft rabbits whenever he pleases, he and George both have the combined need to be their own ‘boss’. With the money, Candy is offering, the dream is ever more possible which gives both men the