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1
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Who is Slim?

A
  • Jerkline Skinner, in control of the team of horses.

- Seen as the main man and head of the bunkhouse.

2
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What does Slim do?

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  • Slim meets George and Lennie in the bunkhouse
  • Slim gives Lennie a puppy.
  • He agrees that Candys dog must be killed.
  • Slim makes Curley a promise not to blame lennie for hurting his hand.
  • Slim checks Curley’s wife to see is dead
  • Slim comforts George after killing lennie
3
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Description of Slim, attractive prince-like appearance confirmed by Curly s suspicions that Slim is attracted to his wife and the men admire and look up to him.

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  • ‘godlike’, moves with majesty’
4
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He doesn’t have to think things through to get them. He knows how George and Lennie get along, what Lennie is like and why George had to kill him.

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‘understanding beyond thought’

5
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He is respected and listened to?

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‘There was gravity in his manor.’

6
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His hands are masculine and strong but also skillful and tender.

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His hands, large and lean, were as delicate in their actions as those of a temple dancer.

7
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How is a down to earth person who knows people don t get to haven?

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Drown some of the puppies, ‘couldn’t feed that many’