Question

candys dog symbolizes which character in the story?
candy
lennie
curleys wife
both a & b

Explanation:

In Of Mice and Men, Candy's old, disabled dog is shot as it is seen as no longer useful, mirroring how Candy fears he will be discarded when he can no longer work. Additionally, the dog's fate foreshadows Lennie's own end, as Lennie is also seen as a "burden" and is killed mercifully. The dog symbolizes both characters' vulnerability and the harsh treatment of those deemed unproductive in the story's setting.

Answer:

both a & b