The symbols In the Novel Of Mice and Men Written by Join Steinbeck are important to the story, as it helps develop specific themes explored. Many symbols were discovered in the novel to help readers get a better understanding of what the symbol is trying to portray and identifies the theme. Some of the Major Symbols that were in the novel Of Mice And Men was Candy's dog, Lennie and George Dream farm and Lennie's Puppy that he ends up killing.
One of the Symbols in the Novel Of Mice and Men was Candy's dog. Candy's has a dog that she had raised since it was a puppy, and it was her pet that she looked after. But eventually Candy's dog got old, and many of the men inside the bunk house started to complain how the smell was so intensely strong and stunk up the entire house. Carlson was one of the Characters in the Novel that was complaining, and the only reason that kept him away from killing it was because Candy had raised it from a puppy. "He Stopped and sniffed the air, and still sniffing, looked down at the old dog. God awmighty, that dog stinks. Get him Outta here. Candy!". (Pg 45) This shows an example of Carlson not liking the smell of the bunk house as he walked in and could smell the stink of Candy's dog in the air. Carlson eventually decided to get his 'Pistol' underneath his bunk and put it in his pocket and "He led the dog out into the darkness"(pg 49) so that he could shoot it with his pistol. After Carlson shooting the dog out in the darkness Candy felt Guilty and states "I should have done it myself". The reason that Carlson shot theweeee dog symbolizes fate in the story, and that when an animal gets old it doesn't have a main purpose. Another Major Symbol that was very important in the novel Of Mice And Men was Lennie and George Dream farm together. George and Lennie were Friends and their dream for the future was owning their own land and having animals, so that people don't look down at their working class. George had always hoped that the dream came true, so he could grow his own crops and Lennie was able to have his own Rabbits to look after. But Unfortunately, both of their dreams didn't come true …show more content…
Lennie was A character in the Novel that had a Mental illness and suffers throughout the story due to his brain functioning like a child. Lennie has killed many mice before he even killed his puppy, which shows readers that he can't control his action. An example of Lennie killing the puppy was when "Lennie sat in the hay and looked at a little dead puppy that lay in front of him. Lennie looked at it for a long time, and then he put out his huge hand and stroked it, stroked it clear from one end to the other. And Lennie said softly to the puppy Why do you got to get killed?". (pg 83/84) This clearly explain to readers how Lennie struggles from his mental illness and is unaware of the predatory powers that are around him. This symbolizes the victory of the Strong over the Weak as Lennie is strong and bulky, although he accidentally killed his