The description of lennies death recalls another event in the novel. What is it?

Lennie's death in "Of Mice and Men" parallels the death of Candy's dog. Both events symbolize the harsh realities of the world in which the characters live, highlighting themes of mercy killing and the fragility of dreams. Just as Candy's dog is euthanized to relieve its suffering and because it no longer serves a purpose, Lennie's death is a tragic resolution to protect him from a more brutal fate at the hands of a mob. Both moments underscore the inevitability of loss and the harshness of survival in a cruel society.