Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Candy (Violence (Point (Steinbeck uses Candy to say that violence in the…
Candy
Violence
Point
Steinbeck uses Candy to say that violence in the ranch was a completely normal way of life, showing that they feel that violence is the only way to solve problems
-
Authority
Point
Steinbeck uses Candy to say how unequal the authority between the ranch workers was by Candy being a cripple and old, he has no power on the ranch.
-
Lonliness
Point
Steinbeck uses Candy to say that the life of a ranch worker, and so the atmosphere on the ranch was full of suspicion and lack of trust, because of the loneliness.
-
Inequality
Point
Steinbeck uses Candy to say that by him losing his right arm he is considered a cripple and is very unequal compared to the other ranch workers. This shows discrimination against disabled people, in this case, Candy.
Quotes
"He pointed with his right arm, and out of the sleeve came a round stick-like wrist, but no hand."
Dreams
Point
Steinbeck uses Candy's old age and experience to show that people on the ranch always have a dream in some shape or form, but sooner or later, their dreams would never come true and there is no 'American Dreaml
Quotes
"He sniveled, and his voice shook. I could of hoed in the garden and washed dishes for them guys"
Human vs Nature
Point
Steinbeck uses Candy's dog as a harsh reminder of the fate of those who outlives his usefulness, directly comparing to Candy
-
Migrant Workers
Point
Steinbeck uses Candy to contrast with the Migrant workers he see coming in and out of the ranch, as even though there were many migrant workers in the 1930s, Candy stayed on the same ranch, seeing others experience the same things.
-
Relationships
Point
Steinbeck uses Candy to show that the ranch workers know a lot about one another. However, it is clear that the ranch workers are not close which shows that the workers are gossiping about each other.
Quotes
Yes sir, Jesus we had fun. They let the nigger come that night"