Of Mice and Men
How does Candy get the courage to talk back to Curley’s wife when she’s disrespectful to him, Lennie, and Crooks?
A: He knows Lennie’s strength will protect them if Curley decides to stand up for his wife.
B: He knows the boss can’t fire him because of his age and his handicap.
C: He is inspired by the thought of living on the farm and the promise that the future holds.
D:
He is older and feels superior because of age and because he is a man.