Slim’s Reactions
How does Slim react to Curley’s wife’s death? To Lennie’s death? What does this show us about his character?
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Advice
When George asks Slim about just trying to catch Lennie instead of killing him, what advice does Slim give George?
Slim and Curley
What does Slim say to Curley after the fight is over? What does this tell us about his relationship with George and Lennie?
Curley and Slim
We see a conflict between Curley and Slim in Chapter 3. Curley comes bursting in to the bunkhouse looking for his wife, and what does he assume? Do you think he has good reason to assume this? Explain your answer.
Slim and Animals
What does Slim say he would have done to the dog if he hadn’t given it to Lennie? What do you think of his treatment of animals?
