After reading through the excerpts from Chapter two, I have learned more about Carlson and his attitude towards life on the farm. He wants Candy to shoot his old dog because the dog does nothing to help on the farm. Carlson knows that life on the farm is not for the faint of heart, but even he is not entirely cold-hearted. Carlson offers Candy one of Slims' new pups because he understands that this dog has been a huge part of Candy's life. He does not understand, however, that Candy can not simply replace his best friend with a new puppy. For Carlson, practicality is more important than love.
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