He had no wife or children to leave behind when he left. He also knew he wouldn't be able to work on the farm for the rest of his life. He was very interested when George and Lennie said they were going to get their own share, he was ready to give it all up, "'I'll make a will and' leave you my share in case I leave, because I don't have no family or anything” (Steinbeck 59) Candy has nothing to show for his life. He worked hard and got paid. He wanted something of his own and he was even willing to leave everything to George and Lennie. death “He hopes to join Lennie and George on the farm of their dreams, offering to contribute his savings of $350 to buy the farm” (Student Novels). where he could relax during his final days. He knew that acquiring the farm was a daunting task, but he still tried. The dream of owning land to sell candy was far from feasible. never happened because of the problems that always arose.