Slim

• How is Slim described as?

  " He was capable of killing a fly on a wheeler's butt"

  " His hands... were as delicate in their action as those of a temple dancer."

  "God-like eyes fastened on him"

  " Like the others he wore blue jeans and a short denim jacket."
• How does Slim fit in the ranch hierarchy?

  " for Slim's opinions were law"

  " the prince of the ranch"
• What are Slim's observations on loneliness in chp 3?

  " Maybe ever'body in the whole damn world is scared of each other. "
• Provide quotes that show Slim's beliefs of weakness.


  " I drowned four of 'em right off... I kept the biggest."

  " I wisht somebody'd shoot me if I get old an' a cripple."
• Show quotes that show Slim being humble and kind.

  "It wasn't nothing ... no need to thank me"

  " Slim don't need to wear no high-heeled boots"

  " His tone... It invited confidence without demanding it"
• Provide quotes that show Slim's understanding and sympathy.


  " looked down at his hands; he subdued one hand with the other"

  " An s'pose they lock him up an' strap him down and put him in a cage. "

  " You hadda, George. I swear, you hadda. "

  "Curley - maybe you better stay here with your wife"

  "I can tell a mean guy a mile off"

  "I'll come along with you."