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Respected

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Calm God-like eyes fastened on him
Religious connotations
Fastened= doll like perfect

Carlson stepped back and let slim proceed him

Georges voice was taking on the tone of confession - connotations to priest

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High status

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Prince of the ranch

He has the longest introductory description of any character in the novel= structural device

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Context

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Product of steinbeck’s desire that nobility of the mind can be found in all sections of society

Part of steinbeck’s mission to raise the status of migrant workers something he writes about again in Grapes of rath 1939

Slim is the conscience of the novel and the voice of truth

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Charismatic

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Slim looked approvingly at George for having given the compliment
Spreads kindness
Stimulates other men to respect each other to alleviate pressure

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Themes

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Respect

High status

Charismatic

Context

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