slim
In the novel 'Of Mice and Men' written by John Steinbeck, we are first introduced to Slim, when George and Lennie arrive at the ranch; he is first mentioned when they are both told to "Go out with Slim's team", which suggests that Slim is probably the leader of the a team, which suggests the fact that he is a good , motivated and hard worker .
john Steinbeck presents Slim by making everyone his favourite by saying things like
"hope you get on my team", which suggests that he is a kind person. Slim was different from the others, by the fact that he does not seem to want something outside of what he has, he is not beaten by a dream, and he has not laid out schemes. Slim seems to have somehow reached the sad conclusion that dreams seem to lead to despair. He doesn't have any dreams because he notices the fact that dreams don't come true. They are only fantasies in the mind that depress you, if it isn't turned into reality.
John Steinbeck presents slim by the fearless, decision maker when conflicts arises among workers and wins the confidence of George offering advice, comfort and quiet words of wisdom for instance “Ain't many guys travel around together," he mused. "I don't know why. Maybe everybody in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” This suggests being together is so great, you'd think that more guys would team up, however you always die if you go alone. But they don't. Is it more dangerous to be together? In this world, it just might be.
Through Slim Steinbeck also uses him to show the problems in society at that time. Slim is the ideal friend and brings the best out of people. Also some people, when compared to Slim's God-like individuality, appear to be more spiteful and wicked .john steinbek presents Slim by reminding the reader of Lennie's strength but his incapability of controlling in.
The main attitude towards Slim throughout the novel from the rest of the men at the ranch is of respect. He is authoritative in any subject,
john Steinbeck presents Slim by making everyone his favourite by saying things like
"hope you get on my team", which suggests that he is a kind person. Slim was different from the others, by the fact that he does not seem to want something outside of what he has, he is not beaten by a dream, and he has not laid out schemes. Slim seems to have somehow reached the sad conclusion that dreams seem to lead to despair. He doesn't have any dreams because he notices the fact that dreams don't come true. They are only fantasies in the mind that depress you, if it isn't turned into reality.
John Steinbeck presents slim by the fearless, decision maker when conflicts arises among workers and wins the confidence of George offering advice, comfort and quiet words of wisdom for instance “Ain't many guys travel around together," he mused. "I don't know why. Maybe everybody in the whole damn world is scared of each other.” This suggests being together is so great, you'd think that more guys would team up, however you always die if you go alone. But they don't. Is it more dangerous to be together? In this world, it just might be.
Through Slim Steinbeck also uses him to show the problems in society at that time. Slim is the ideal friend and brings the best out of people. Also some people, when compared to Slim's God-like individuality, appear to be more spiteful and wicked .john steinbek presents Slim by reminding the reader of Lennie's strength but his incapability of controlling in.
The main attitude towards Slim throughout the novel from the rest of the men at the ranch is of respect. He is authoritative in any subject,