Question

1. why does candy allow carlson to shoot the dog even though he doesnt want to?9. what does slims reaction to the dog incident reveal about his character?10. how do george and lennie respond during the shooting of the dog?part 3: important details & decisions11. what is george and lennies dream, and how is it described in this chapter?

Explanation:

These questions refer to Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.

1. For Q8: Candy is isolated, fears being seen as weak/old like his dog, and Slim's approval pushes him to agree.
2. For Q9: Slim's quiet understanding and offer of a puppy show he is empathetic, wise, and the de facto leader the men respect.
3. For Q10: George is tense and looks away, knowing it foreshadows his future choice; Lennie is confused and upset, fixated on the violence.
4. For Q11: Their dream is to own a small farm with rabbits for Lennie, described as a safe, independent space where they won't be cast out.

Answer:

1. Candy allows it because he is lonely (the dog is his only companion), fears being deemed useless like his old, suffering dog, and respects Slim's quiet endorsement of the act as a mercy.
2. Slim's reaction reveals he is a compassionate, thoughtful leader: he recognizes Candy's grief, offers him a new puppy to comfort him, and shows he balances practicality with empathy.
3. George avoids watching, tense and quiet, as he intuitively grasps the parallel to his own future with Lennie; Lennie is distressed, confused by the violence, and fixated on the sound of the shot.
4. George and Lennie's dream is to own a small, self-sustaining farm where they can live independently, without taking orders from a boss. In this chapter, it is described as a safe haven with rabbits (for Lennie to tend) and enough food to be secure, a place where they won't face the loneliness and displacement of migrant farm life.