Slim Quotes Flashcards
Steinbeck describes slim as having …
“Calm, God-like eyes”
When Steinbeck describes Slim as having “calm, God-like eyes” what does this illustrate to the reader about Slims Role on the ranch?
Slim Sits at the top of the social hierarchy, he is viewed as a messianic figure , controls all the men.
“A jerkline skinner… driving … twenty mules” what does this illustrate about Slim ?
How powerful and commanding his presence is, he is clever compared to other workers he is the best at what he does.
what does the quote “prince of the ranch” bring readers to believe about slims role?
Curley being the son of the boss meaning he is technically the ‘prince’ however slim is revered at the top of the social hierarchy on the ranch, illustrating a dog-eat-dog situation, not for slim but for Curley.
What does slim being described as the “prince of the ranch” make you think about how the other men regard him?
All the other ranch men are in awe of Slim
AWE- a feeling that is mixed with respect and wonder
When Slim allows the death of Candy’s dog Steinbeck describes how “his word was taken on any subject” what does this illustrate about Slim?
Slim is the Judge&Jury of any situation on the ranch in this instance Candy’s dog . As a prince figure slim has to go with an overall take on decisions = death of Candy’s dog.
What effect does Slims lack of backstory have
Creates a sense of mystery. Like he never arrived and will never leave the ranch. Godlike
Slims plot function
Slim is the jerk line skinner (lead mule-team driver)
He is the unofficial leader of the workers at the ranch
Voice of rule and reason
“Prince of the ranch”
“Slim’s opinions were law”
Quotes on slims appearance
“his hands, large and lean”
“Godlike eyes”
Slims dramatic function
He is a mouthpiece for characters confessions (especially George) so that Steinbeck doesn’t have to break his rule of no direct thought but can still convey what the characters are thinking.
Quotes that show how he can understand what people are thinking
“His ear heard more than was said to him”
He had “understanding beyond thought”
“Slim looked through George and beyond him”
“Slims calm invitation to confidence”
Quote supporting Steinbeck’s view on how education does not make a person superior
‘He’s a nice fella,’ said slim. ‘Guys don’t need no sense to be a nice fella.
2 quotes at the end of the book that show how Slim was trying to comfort George
“‘Never you mind’ said Slim. ‘A guy got to sometimes’”
“You hadda, George. I swear you hadda”
These show how Slim is understanding, he’s the only one who gets the difficulty of the situation
What does the first appearance of Slim tell us?
That he has a status which is higher up on the ranch than the other workers and that he has the most skilled job.
What is the effect of using “majesty”, “royalty” and “prince of the ranch”?
This is regal language which emphasises Slim’s position on the ranch and what the other workers think of him.
