Opinions on Candy in "Of Mice and Men" vary, but overall he is seen as a symbol of loneliness and isolation, as well as a representation of the vulnerable and marginalized in society. Some may sympathize with Candy's situation and see him as a tragic character whose attachment to his dog mirrors his own fear of being discarded and forgotten.
Candy
because they killed his dog
Candy tells George that he should have killed his dog on page 44 of Of Mice and Men.
In "Of Mice and Men," Candy receives $250 as compensation for losing his hand in an accident on the ranch.
because they killed his dog
They are both old
Hope for Lennie and George.
because they killed his dog
Curley is the boss's son in "Of Mice and Men." When Candy says Curley is "handy," he means that Curley is skilled at fighting and often uses his fists to intimidate others. This shows that Curley is aggressive and quick to use violence to assert his authority.
Candy asked for some painkiller to help with his stomach ache in "Of Mice and Men."
Candy tells the story of losing his hand on page 61 of "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck.
In the book "Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck, the character Candy is missing a hand. It was lost in a farming accident.