Slim

Question 1

name the quotes to describe Slim

Answer 1

‘Moved with majesty’
‘Royalty’
‘Prince of the ranch’
‘Slim’s opinions were law’
‘there was a gravity in his manner’
‘Slim’s calm invitation to confidence’
‘God like eyes fastened on him’
‘George’s voice was taking on a tone of confession’
‘Me an’ you’ll go in an’ get a drink’

Question 2

Analyse:
‘Moved with majesty’
‘Royalty’
‘Prince of the ranch’
‘Slim’s opinions were law’
‘there was a gravity in his manner’

Answer 2

Regal imagery – comparing to someone with high social status
- Exerts authority without aggression / intimidation
Calm assured confidence
He brings order to the ranch – a moral code

**Context **
– Represents the rise of the natural leaders in society during the harsh environment of the depression.

Question 3

Analyse:
‘Slim’s calm invitation to confidence’
‘God like eyes fastened on him’
‘George’s voice was taking on a tone of confession’

Answer 3

– Intensely elevated position – above God
– Not forceful / insistant
Wants George to open up about Lennie

Confession – religious element (Catholicism)
Slim takes on the role of a priest - revitalises their sins, provides absolution
Slim is trustworthy – Macho / Testosterone fuelled environment

Context
- Dust Bowl – Due to the nomadic lifestyle of itinerant workers, men were unable to stablish any kind of meaningful and emotional attachment to others as they moved from ranch to ranch so often – loneliness and isolation.
Represents the closest thing to the presence of ‘God’ – Authoritative figure

Question 4

Analyse:
‘Slim’s opinions were law’
‘Me an’ you’ll go in an’ get a drink’

Answer 4

During the fight Slim sees that Lennie is the true victim – has done nothing wrong
Moral arbiter – Tells Curley a different story in order to protect George and Lennie
Respect, no one questions slim

Slim sympathises with George – metaphorically puts an arm around him – consoles him
Carlson and Curley are emotionally stunted and represent the ruthless harsh reality of life on the ranch.
Context - Intelligent understanding and practical awareness that some people will never survive and need to be put out of their misery (Lennie)