Slim - Character Revision
- Created by: PointlessPink
- Created on: 16-05-15 15:26
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- Slim
- Highly respected.
- Everyone in the ranch knows Slim has power.
- "This was Slim, the jerkline skinner."
- When Candy's dog was to be shot, Candy went ahead because Slim agreed the dog needed to be killed.
- Candy respects Slim.
- Slim also tells Carlson to take a shovel so Candy doesn't have to bury the dog himself.
- "Carlson, take a shovel."
- "Candy looked a long time at Slim to try to find some reversal."
- He is trusted by George although they had just met.
- "You wouldn't tell would'ya? Course you wouldn't"
- Everyone in the ranch knows Slim has power.
- Royal and noble.
- In the book, Steinbeck describes Slim as quite friendly and reliable.
- He has authority.
- "and he moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty."
- "his authority was so great, his word was taken on any subject, being politics or love"
- He is regarded high up in his field of work.
- Works as a 'jerkline skinner'.
- He is the leader of the mule pack, meaning he is used to running things under control.
- "he was prince of the ranch"
- Works as a 'jerkline skinner'.
- He is attractive.
- This is why Curley is suspicious of Slim.
- "there was a gravity in his matter."
- He is so attractive, he's like gravity.
- "his hatchet face was ageless."
- Slim + Curley's Wife
- Curley is suspicious of Slim and his wife.
- She gives Curley's wife the attention she wants.
- ...that she doesn't get from Curley.
- "Hi Good Lookin'"
- He isn't afraid of Curley's wife like everyone else.
- This also suggests Slim may not be afraid of Curley either.
- Omnipresent.
- Slim is always at the key events of the novel.
- He helps make sure what is done is merciful or right.
- He is like God.
- "godlike eyes"
- "all talk stopped when he spoke."
- His function in the novel is to be a confidant.
- confidant = a close friend for private problems to be discussed with.
- This is because George can't really talk to Lennie the way he can Slim.
- Good judge of character.
- "He ain't a mean guy."
- Highly respected.
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