Slim

Description

Possible question: How is the character of Slim important to the context in Of mice and men?
Kayleigh Jones
Mind Map by Kayleigh Jones, updated more than 1 year ago
Kayleigh Jones
Created by Kayleigh Jones over 8 years ago
444
0

Resource summary

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

                            Similar

                            Of Mice and Men Plot Overview
                            Landon Valencia
                            Romeo & Juliet Quotes
                            Lucy Hodgson
                            Latin Literature Exam Techniques
                            mouldybiscuit
                            Hardy's Key Themes
                            lucysands1
                            The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
                            K d
                            Macbeth Notes
                            Bella Ffion Martin
                            How does Virgil build up tension in the death of Nisus?
                            mouldybiscuit
                            Of Mice and Men practise question 1
                            little_miss_01
                            Romeo and Juliet
                            Sean Dyer
                            To Kill A Mockingbird GCSE English
                            naomisargent
                            Of Mice and Men Section Overview
                            10jgorman