Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men, Chapter Three

How does the killing of Candy’s dog portray the key topic of strength and weakness?

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The tragic fate of Candy's dog reminds us that the rest of the bunk house society - including even Slim - cannot understand or tolerate sentimental attachment to a weak creature. This is no world for Candy's dog, and it appears to be no world for Lennie either.

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