Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Slim
- 'PRINCE OF THE RANCH'
- Doesn't need the' high heeled
boots' to have authority, as the
boss and Curley do.
- Is respected by the
other workers
- SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
- Steinbeck introduces Slim,
mentioning how good he is at his
job, which is what is considered
the most important thing in
America 1930's
- LONELINESS
- Could be considered lonely, as he is
the only one who is considered
perfect, in a world where everyone
is flawed.
- Seeks to befriend George, and
offers him hope at the end.
- AS A COMPARISON
- Steinbeck uses him to convey what people
considered to be the ideal.
- Highlights other people's flaws.
- AMERICAN DREAM
- Slim has consoled in where he is and
doesn't look for more.
- LINKS TO CANDY
- Both have/had a dog.
- Foreshadows that soon Slim will be old and
helpless, just as Candy is. Cycle of life stops for
no one.
- Steinbeck conveys how no one can avoid ageing , and that one
day 'Prince' Slim will be deemed useless.
- CONTRAST TO CURLEY
- Curley is jealous of Slim,as he has the authority that
should belong to Curley.
- Steinbeck conveys how being good at a
job or having power isn't everything;
the men like Slim due his kindness.