character studies (slim) Flashcards
how is slim admired
“he was a jerk like skinner, the prince of the ranch”
metaphor - everyone looks up to him
how is slim skilled
“ he was capable of killing a fly on a wheelers butt with a bullwhip without touching the mule “
exaggeration - stands out from the rest
- unmatched
how is slim clever
“ his slow speech had overtones not of thought but of understanding beyond thought “
hyperbole - brighter than the rest
- abnormal
how is slim positive
“ slim looked approvingly at george for having given the compliment “
adverb - seal of approval
- approval, potential friend
how is slim friendly
“ it jus’ seem kinda funny a cuckoo like him and a smart little guy like you travelling together. “
metaphor - hasn’t seen anyone like him
juxtaposition - out of the ordinary, humours to lighten the mood
how is slim kind
“ he ain’t mean,’ slim said. i can see lennie ain’t a bit mean. “
personal pronoun - final decision
repetition - reassuring as he has lennies back
how is slim unkind
“ if you don’t tell nobody what happened, we ain’t going to.”
pronouns - compromise
- forcing a truce
unkind pt 2
“ i think you got your han caught in a machine “
personal pronoun - blackmail
