Question 3
- Beyond the smell, why do you think Carlson suggested shooting the dog? What might the dog itself, or the shooting of the dog, represent? Why do you think Candy eventually agreed to it?
Carlson wanted to put the dog out of it's misery. Even though he can be cold and rude, he still can be really nice. "Look, Candy. this ol' dog jus' suffers himself all the time...." This quote is telling you that Carlson is noticing actually how miserable the dog is, and that Carlson does actually want to help.. He even says in another quote, he has no teeth, I he wanted to do it, because I bet he was just tired of seeing that dog wither away. I think the dog is almost a symbol of life itself, meaning Candy's childhood. It could also be symbolizing how easy the olden days are compared to now, Candy agreed because the dog would be put out of it's misery. Carlson persuaded her, and knowing that he wasn't going to hurt it. Also just thinking about your dog is suffering because of you, it's your fault that your dog is hurt/sad, is an awful burden. Overall I believe that it was the right thing for the dog to die.
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