Slim Flashcards
“J s”
“Jerkline skinner”
Slim’s job on the ranch. He is in charge of a team of horses.
“G”; “M w m”
“Godlike”; “moved with majesty”
Suggests he is attractive and princely. He is distinguished as a lot higher up than the other ranch hands.
“U b t”
“Understanding beyond thought”
Slim appears to understand George and Lennie without getting to know them - adding to his “godlike” qualities.
“A t s w h s”
“All talk stopped when he spoke”
He is respected and listened to by all.
“H h, l a l, w a d i t a a t o a t d”
“His hands, large and lean, were as delicate in their action as those of a temple dancer.”
This simile suggests that there is an artfulness to his work - despite how unglamorous it may be.
“H w c o k a f o t w b w a b w w t t m”
“He was capable of killing a fly on the wheeler’s butt with a bull whip without touching the mule.”
An example of Slim’s skill. Apparently even the narrator can’t help but gush!
“T p o t r.”
“The prince of the ranch.”
Slim has an informal reputation that he has won with his simple, honest “dignity.”
“I s y h.”
“I swear you hadda.”
Slim comforts George after he shoots Lennie. Perhaps a sign of how compassionate and genuine he can be.
