Show how Candy’s comments to Crooks and Lennie relate the dream of the land to Steinbeck’s theme of economic exploitation.

Candy knows he is old and redundant on the ranch. At one time he had economic value but now he is a drain on resources. To the capitalist way of thinking, Candy is as good as his old dog that gets shot. Candy knows his days are numbered on the ranch. There is no loyalty to him or appreciation of what he has done.