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Slim of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men is an all time best selling novel that was set in the 1930’s. The 1930’s is generally always related to the Great Depression; this was a time of hardships and massive responsibilities.
Since times were rough characters looked for a role model who could give them guidance. On the ranch where all the characters worked and lived was Slim, the most respected one on the ranch. The responsibilities the characters had or did not have will create a better understanding of the overall feel of the book and the respect the characters give to Slim will show his importance to the plot. Of Mice and Men is story of two young men, Lennie and George, who are quite different in character but manage to travel together working towards one goal. Their dream is to have a place of their own and to live “off the fatta the lan.” Along the banks of the Salinas River in California is a nearby ranch where the young men go to work and try to earn enough money to achieve the American Dream. George is quick witted man who looks after Lennie who is mildly retarded and, George tries to keep Lennie out of trouble as much as he can. Lennie is not a mean person and never intentionally try to hurt anyone but, in the end he ends up hurting a few and getting into trouble. The most trouble giving to Lennie is from Curley and Curley’s wife. Lennie accidentally kills Curley’s wife and has to run away to Lennie and George’s hiding spot but, to save Lennie from any suffering and out of love George kills Lennie before Curley gets the chance.
Probably the best description of Slim's effect on people would be his "god-like eyes". Obviously if he is being compared to a deity, he has a marked impression on the people he meets. The men look up to him and see him on an elevated plain, like a god.
Slim is tall, ageless, and an expert in his job.
A tall man stood in the doorway. He held a crushed stetson hat under his arm while he combed his long, black, damp hair straight back.
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