Character Study of Candy in Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck

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Character Study of Candy in Of Mice and Men by Steinbeck In the novel, 'Of Mice and Men' the character Candy, was an older man, who was very trustworthy, reflective on his actions, and anxious at the same time. Candy gives a good honest impression on the other men he lived with him in a bunkhouse. This story shows friendship and isolation between all characters. Candy often looked back at his past and noticed that there were a few things that he could have done better, as a result of a better outcome. Candy looked out for some of the other men and respected them. Candy puts forth his best effort in everything he does. At one point in the novel, two other new men from the bunkhouse, named George and Lennie had a plan to move on and get out of the bunk house. They had an idea to make as much money as they could and buy a little house on a farm with animals. They wanted something as their own. When Candy heard about this he became very anxious because he was given a great opportunity to live in a new house with George and Lennie. This new house was George and Lennie's dream. The American dream. When Candy overheard the two men talking about their idea, George made Candy promise not to tell anyone about the plan. George said, "Don't tell nobody about it. Jus' us three and nobody else."(61 Steinbeck) Lennie and Candy nodded and they were grinning with delight. This shows that Candy was serious about the new house and it proved he would not tell anyone, if he did, he knew he would be in serious trouble. George knew that Candy had some money saved, and the three men wanted to be out of the bunk house as soon as possible, so George decided to have Candy send the current owner of the house $100.00 just to stay hold of the house, and since Candy was so trustworthy and honest, he generously gave the money to George to send to the couple

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