Of Mice and Men

What is the significance of Slim's and Carlson's remarks about the dog?

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They encourage Candy to shoot his dog and only companion. The fact that Candy only really listens when Slim comments shows how respected Slim is, and how his word is law. This is also a cataphoric reference to the novels inevitable end.

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