The second page delves deeper into Candy's character development and his position within the ranch's social hierarchy. His relationship with his dog and reaction to Curley's wife's death serve as powerful metaphors for elderly discrimination.

Quote: "For a moment he continued to stare at the ceiling. Then he rolled slowly over and faced the wall and lay silently" - illustrating Candy's emotional devastation.

Highlight: Candy's position on the ranch hierarchy, just above Crooks, demonstrates how age and disability affected social status in 1930s America.

Example: Candy's interaction with Crooks' room demonstrates the complex intersection of age and racial discrimination in the period.

Definition: The term "swamper" refers to a maintenance worker, often given to older or disabled workers who couldn't perform more strenuous tasks.

Vocabulary: "Viciously" - used to describe Candy's bitter outburst against Curley's wife, reflecting his accumulated frustration with his powerless position in society.

The first page explores Candy's character as a representation of elderly discrimination in 1930s America. During the Great Depression, elderly workers faced severe challenges due to their physical limitations and society's emphasis on manual labor.

Highlight: During the Great Depression, physical strength was crucial for employment, making it particularly difficult for elderly or disabled workers to maintain jobs.

Quote: "Candy was just 'a lousy old sheep'" - highlighting society's dismissive attitude toward elderly workers.

Example: Candy's desperate offer to contribute his savings to George and Lennie's dream demonstrates the limited options available to elderly workers.

Definition: The term "put on the country" referred to being forced into dependency on public assistance, a common fate for elderly workers who could no longer maintain employment.

Vocabulary: "Canned" - a period-specific term meaning to be dismissed from employment, particularly relevant to elderly workers.