Slim Flashcards
(7 cards)
“Slim’s opinions were ___”
“Slim’s opinions were law”
Emphasises his status and natural authority on the ranch they value his opinion as he is respectful to all and fair.
“Maybe everyone in the whole damn world is ______”
“Maybe everyone in the whole damn world is scared of each other”
Reflects how he acknowledges and understands the value of male friendship.
“He moved with a majesty only achieved by ____”
“He moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty”
Steinbeck alleviates Slim from the rest of the workers almost seen as Steinbeck’s mouthpiece.
What is slims job and why is it significant?
His job is a jerk skinner. He has a skill unlike the other ranch workers automatically giving slightly more authority. So it sets him apart from the other workers.
“He don’t need to wear no ____”
“He don’t need to wear no high heeled boots”
Shows Slim has natural power doesn’t need any fancy boots unlike Curley who does it to show his status and authority on the ranch. Slim’s leadership comes from his personality and his abilities.
“His tone was ___. It invited ___”
Slim’s tone fosters trust and comfort making him a natural leader whereas Curley uses aggression and the Boss uses his authority as he suspects George is using Lennie.
“I think you got your hand caught in a ___”
“I think you got your hand caught in a machine”
The declarative is significant as he uses his power to protect Lennie.
