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Of mice and men 1992 analysis
Of Mice and Men Character Analysis and Afterword
Of mice and men 1992 analysis
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Candy was very, very sad to see him go. In his mind he was alone now and felt guilty that some stranger shot his dog. On page 61 Candy says "I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't ought to of let no stranger shoot my dog. " I think when George had to make the decision
""I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't ought to of let no stranger shoot my dog.” Here Candy is explaining how he should of shoot his own dog, and how he feels that he is next because he was no different from the
Candy admits to George that he wishes he had killed the dog himself rather than allowing Carlson to do it after Charlson kills it. Given that George is Lennie's closest friend, this statement predicts his choice to shoot Lennie. Carlson criticizes the existence of Candy's dog. He mentions Candy's dog's odor and gently offers to kill the old dog with his trusty Lunger. "I oughtta of shot that dog myself, George.
The author had hid lots of foreshadowing in Candy’s speeches, especially when he mentions he wishes he shot his dog himself instead of having a stranger do it for him. Along with many of his other actions, Candy’s words foreshadowed George’s actions towards Lennie.
After Carlson shoots candy's dog in the back of the head Candy regretfully states “I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn’t ought to of let no stranger shoot my dog.” George knows this and sees that it is only right for him to kill his best friend and not an enraged blood-hungry man like Curley. The most chilling part was that George killed Lennie just like Carlson killed candy's dog, a bullet through the back of the skull. Although Lennie's execution was more prolonged because George loved Lennie no matter how many bad things
I ought to shot that dog myself, George. (61). On this page it shows Candy telling George that he regrets not killing his dog himself, which could be a reason that George shot Lennie himself. He also says that he shouldn't have let a stranger shoot his dog, I think this could have also been on George's mind. The last thing is that I think he would have wanted George to feel good, unlike Candy's dog who had to die to someone he didn't
Steinbeck uses symbolism to relate the dog and Candy to Lennie and George. The author states, “At last Candy said softly and hopelessly, “Awright-take ‘im ( 47). Candy has finally accepted the fact that his dog has to die. He can no longer protect the dog from the others and his time has come. This is like Lennie and George because when Lennie kills Curley's wife, George has to accept the fact that Lennie has to die.
He decides not to follow through with these options, though, and makes a third for the greater good. After Candy allows Carlson to shoot his dog, he admits to George, “I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn’t ought to let no stranger shoot my dog” (Steinbeck 61). Candy didn’t want his dog dead at the hands of someone else. He regrets not doing it himself.
Steinbeck states in the novel, “You seen what they done to my dog tonight?”(60). An example of Candy telling George and Lennie his problems. Candy still feels upset over his dog death by Carlson. But by using that excuse he got George to agree with him, to let him live in the ranch once they earn enough money. With Candy’s help with George and Lennie’s dream, it is easier and now faster for the three of them to get their ranch.
George prohibits Lennie from petting mice, making Lennie sad. While Lennie killing mice is a bad thing, Carlson killing Candy’s dog is actually isn’t. Carlson shoots Candy’s beloved dog to stop it from enduring any more suffering. Carlson recognizes the love that Candy feels for his dog, and lets Candy know that the way he would shoot him: “‘...He wouldn’t feel nothing...
Everyone is pressuring him to shoot his dog because he stinks and cant see and is no good anyone but candy raised that dog and dosen’t want to see him go. Charlson later goes out and shoot the dog in the back of the head. Everyone said it had to happen but did it really?. “ i ought to of shot that dog myself, george. I shouldn’t ought to have let a stranger shoot my dog.(steinbeck 61).
He said to George, “‘I oughtta of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn’t oughtta of let no stranger shoot my dog’”(61). This is just like the situation with George and Lennie, because George takes care of Lennie, and George doesn’t want anyone else to kill Lennie. George knows that if Lennie must be shot, then he should be the one to do it. George also knew that he could kill Lennie painlessly, because as Carlson said, if someone was shot in the back of the head they “‘wouldn’t even quiver’”(45).
In addition, the death of candy’s dog was also significant as it crearly was not only linked to themes of violence but also was a representation of his owner; it is described as “ancient” and “old” such as Candy. Furthermore, it seems to be unable to function since even to “[get] (...) to [Candy’s] feet” was “painful”. It was an old animal that fullfilled it's purpose and awaited for death to come - at the same time illustrating his weakness. Candy’s dog’s execution by Carlson again demonstrated that how the weak could not survive in those time (and foreshadowed Lennie’s death).
From the story, it states,"I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't ought to of let no stranger shoot my dog"(Steinbeck). This symbolizes that Candy regrets letting Carlson shooting his dog. He wanted to shoot his own dog because Candy's dog would then have a reason to die. Also, he thought that it was going to be better if he kill the dog for himself because he is the owner of the dog, however he let some other person shoot his dog.
Candy´s dog is killed , simply for the fact that he is aging , and ¨ smells bad¨ . Due to his old age , he is rendered useless. Candy insinuates that the same will happen to him when he becomes incompetent of fulfilling his duties . The quote ¨ I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn´t ought to have let no stranger shoot my dog.¨ ( 89 ) symbolizes the companionship you also find in george and lennie.
