Slim is a "jerkline skinner" (he controls a team of mules)--a very skilled job. He's easy-going and his work team is the best one to be on
He's described as "the prince of the ranch" and he has "authority" --people listen to what he says
Slim's fit and healthy--which means he attracts the attention of Curley's wife. He's the only person she addresses by name, and he calls her "Good-lookin'"
Slim isn't intimidated by Curley's wife. He gives her the attention she's so desperate for by commenting on her appearance. This also shows that he's not afraid on Curley
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Slim is there at key moments
He supports Carlson at the crucial moment before Candy's dog is killed. This isn't cruelty--it's practical. The dog was old and was suffering
When he drowns four of his own dog's puppies he simply says "She couldn't feed that many." He had to kill some or else they would have all died
He organises Curley's trip to the doctor when Lennie breaks his hand
He twice says that Lennie has to be killed at the end--"I guess we gotta get 'im"
It's Slim who comforts George after he's shot Lennie--he sits next to him, then takes him off for a drink
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