English, 11.12.2020 02:10 rnv9d937

In the scene where Candy’s dog is taken away and shot, Steinbeck creates an extremely tense atmosphere. This is also an incredibly important event that foreshadows what will happen later in the novel. Find two quotations that show how Steinbeck creates this sense of tension (hint: look for references to quietness, stillness, waiting, etc).
Why is Candy’s dog put down, and do you think this the right thing to do?
Why do you think Candy says: “I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn’t ought to have let no stranger shoot my dog”?

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