What ideas about discrimination based on age are seen in the novel Of Mice and Men?

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Of Mice and Men

What ideas about discrimination based on age are seen in the novel Of Mice and Men?

By John Steinbeck

How do the characters tell us about discrimination based on age? especially Candy.

Hidden ideas/ techniques e.g. shooting Candy`s dog is foreshadowing what will happen to Candy when he is old.

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Asked by ella k #343203 on 10/29/2013 5:13 AM

Last updated by Aslan on 10/29/2013 10:43 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 10/29/2013 5:43 AM

The ideas based on age discrimination are indeed centred around the character of Candy. He is old, lame and not needed. His worth is measured by only what he can physically do around the ranch. The shooting of Candy's dog may foreshadow Candy's less than dignified future of being let go by the ranch.

Answered by ella k #343203 on 10/29/2013 10:39 PM

Good! Thank you Aslan!

Answered by Aslan on 10/29/2013 10:43 PM

You are welcome!

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