Why Does Carlson Shoot Candy's Dog?
In the novel Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck tells the story of two itinerant farm workers, George and Lennie, who struggle to find a place to call home. Of the many characters in the story, the most controversial is Carlson, who shoots Candy’s old dog in the novel’s climax. The question of why Carlson shoots Candy’s dog is one that has been debated for years by literary critics and readers alike....