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In OMaM Ch.2, we meet several more characters including Candy, Crooks, and Curly. These men can be viewed symbolically as representations of major issues in society. Of what do each of these men symbolize? Include lines of text with citations to support your answer

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Old people, racism and sexual relationship.

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Candy represents the issue of old people and handicap people who are considered useless in the society. Candy by old age and his handicap of only one hand. Crooks represents the race which divides the citizens of common country, Crooks because of his race. Curly represents the sexual relationship of rich people for fun. Curley is the boss' son. The children sees their old parents a burden which they thrown away in the old homes. They forgot their hardships and sacrifices. Racism is a major issue of our society which sometimes leads to violence in the country.

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