Use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 2. But you jus tell an try to get this guy canned and well tell everbody, an then will you get the laugh. Hell of a nice fella. Jesus, he said. Why does Curley wear a glove on one hand? He never done this to be mean. Slim nodded. Here Slim takes on the role of priest, comforting George after he just killed Lennie, suggesting it was the right thing to do in the circumstances. You can view our. He correctly sees that Lennie aint mean, and later the reader learns that he is one of the only men to ignore the racist prohibition against entering Crookss room. We'll even send you a reminder.
George kills Lennie to spare him jail or a painful death at the hands of the mob, after Lennie kills Curleys wife by shaking her so hard her neck breaks. If it were discovered that Lennie had injured Curley, Lennie would likely have been fired. The suggestion is that once you get older and are unable to do physical work you are a burden and no use to anyone, even yourself.
Maybe everbody in the whole damn world is scared of each other., Guy dont need no sense to be a nice fella. TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE FREE TRIAL PERIOD. Slim, the jerkline skinner, is a figure of natural authority. His hands, large and lean, were as delicate in their action as those of a temple dancer. You'll be billed only after your free trial ends. He listened carefully to people and understood. The contrast between Slim and Curley serves to suggest that the economic power of Curley and his father is artificial, a violation of the natural order in which Slim ought to rank highest. How is Lennie different from the other men? Do George and Candy still plan to buy the dream farm after Lennies death? Renew your subscription to regain access to all of our exclusive, ad-free study tools.
His ear heard more than was said to him, and his slow speech had overtones not of thought, but of understanding beyond thought. By entering your email address you agree to receive emails from SparkNotes and verify that you are over the age of 13. What key things could you pick out and how could you analyse the language of Steinbecks lengthy description of Slim in the above pages? Hell no. (LogOut/ This was Slim, the jerkline skinner. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3. You may cancel your subscription on your Subscription and Billing page or contact Customer Support at custserv@bn.com. He was a jerkline skinner, the prince of the ranch, capable of driving ten, sixteen, even twenty mules with a single line to the leaders. (LogOut/ The famous passage describing Slim as prince of the ranch has been used in past examination questions accompanied with a question about hierarchy on the ranch. We'll even send you a reminder. Section 2 page 55 & 56 Steinbecks description of Slim. Section 3 Slim I wisht somebodyd shoot me if i get old and a cripple. I think you got your han caught in a machine. Slim appears to be encouraging George to carry out a mercy killing of Lennie.
But he never hurt her. By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. There aint no more harm in him than a kid neither, except hes so strong. Did Slim have it right? After Lennie crushes Curleys hand, Slim tells Curley what to do say the injury was the result of an accident with a machine. Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! Save over 50% with a SparkNotes PLUS Annual Plan! Of course in the society in which we live today, things are very different, but back then although Slim seemed cruel to us in section 3 when he said: I wisht somebodyd shoot me perhaps he wasnt being cruel, he was being cruel to be kind in the harsh environment in which they lived??? to start your free trial of SparkNotes Plus. Cancel within the first 7 days and you won't be charged. Slim looked through George and beyond him. That dog aint no good to himself. This is why the friendship between George and Lennie is so special. Nobody dont know what Slim can do. Whit about Curley and Slim. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3. (LogOut/ Sign up for your FREE 7-day trial. Change). The kind of mental problems Lennie had were not understood at that time. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Section 3 page 81 But jus the same, he better leave Slim alone. A man of deep wisdom, he is able to look beyond the obvious, probes deeply into a situation and is an excellent judge of people. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Slim, in his first real appearance to George and Lennie, is described as a man of authority, and having inherent dignity and majesty to him. Curleys still mad about his hand. I wisht somebodyd shoot me if I got old an a cripple.. We might, he said. Didnt hurt the girl none, huh? he asked finally. Not surprising then that the men look up to him and depend on him for support and guidence. That aint no good, George., Slim came directly to George and sat down beside him, sat very close to him. Sometimes it can end up there. SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. For instance, while Curley wears high-heeled boots to make up for his short stature and remind the workers of his wealth and status, Candy explains pointedly that Slim dont need to wear no high-heeled boots on a grain team. Unlike aggressive and cruel Curley, Slim is a source of moral authority in the novella. Seems to me sometimes it jus works the other way around. Why is Crookss room set apart from the others? A guy got to sometimes.. For the next 7 days, you'll have access to awesome PLUS stuff like AP English test prep, No Fear Shakespeare translations and audio, a note-taking tool, personalized dashboard, & much more! Hes nuts, Slim. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3. An spose they lock him up an strap him down and put him in a cage. Slim had not moved. Id be scared too, if he grabbed me. Please wait while we process your payment. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Of Mice and Men quotes and notes Curley. His calm eyes followed Lennie out of the door. Slim and George see Lennie as a child. He was capable of killing a fly on the wheelers butt with a bull whip without touching the mule. Never you mind, said Slim. Subscribe now. He just scared her. At the end of the novella, Slim says to George that they should go and get a drink. The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3, Slim to Candy. Get instant access to all the benefits of SparkNotes PLUS! Free trial is available to new customers only. Ace your assignments with our guide to Of Mice and Men! Take the Analysis of Major Characters Quick Quiz. There was a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke, His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject, be it politics or love. Why do George and Lennie travel together?
George is wondering what he should do about Lennie after Curleys wifes body is discovered. We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. The men try to convince Candy that it is all right to euthanize his dog. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 5. If you dont tell nobody what happened, we aint going to. Aint many guys travel around together, he mused. I dont know why. Hes jes like a kid, aint he. Sure, hes jes like a kid. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 6. Slim dont need to wear no high-heeled boots on a grain team What comparison is Candy making with Slim here? George is talking to Slim about Lennies trouble in Weed, where the townspeople wanted to lynch him after he touched girls dress and she thought he was trying to rape her. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 2. If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. Carls right, Candy. Take a real smart guy and he aint hardly ever a nice fella., Slim sat in silence for a moment. Slim on Georges killing of Lennie. He moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty and master craftsman. But Slim understands Lennies fate and that there will be no trial or mercy or for Lennie. Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in his pocket? Couldn we maybe bring him in an theyll lock him up? What does this show about ranch hierarchy and how you earn respect on a ranch? Dont have an account? The end of the novella and the way Slim is makes the reader re-examine their views on what Slim said in section 3 in the scene about Candys dog.
He jus wanted to touch that red dress, like he wants to pet them pups all the time. He aint mean, said Slim. In the society in which they lived, 1930s America, was a clean end better than the alternative for some people during this time? Describing Slim, the most respected man on the ranch. He is such a nice fella he doesnt see he is being targeted by Curley, whom Slim sees as filled with meanness. Slim on the rarity of friendship and how the fear of other people stops people from building friendships with one another. He clearly is able to empathise with Georges situation, unlike brutish Carlson at the very end of the novella. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I can tell a mean guy from a mile off.. Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? Get instant access to all the benefits of SparkNotes PLUS! Why did Steinbeck choose the title Of Mice and Men? Of Mice and Men, Chapter 2.
Slim is also the only one to rightly understand that George kills Lennie out of mercy, and comforts George in his resulting misery. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Wed love to have you back! The wise, insightful and non-judgemental Slim is talking here about Lennie. The same argument will come up again at the end of the novella when George must kill Lennie. Candy about Slim section 2 page 50 Slims a jerkline skinner. If we could keep Curley in, we might, But Curleys gonna want to shoot im. Continue to start your free trial. John Steinbeck and Of Mice and Men Background. He commands the respect of the other men through his professional skill and his strength of character, a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke. Slim is contrasted with Curley, who has authority over the other workers due to his status as the bosss son but struggles to earn their respect. Your subscription will continue automatically once the free trial period is over. Cancel within the first 7 days and you won't be charged. Why isnt Curleys wifes name ever revealed?
George kills Lennie to spare him jail or a painful death at the hands of the mob, after Lennie kills Curleys wife by shaking her so hard her neck breaks. If it were discovered that Lennie had injured Curley, Lennie would likely have been fired. The suggestion is that once you get older and are unable to do physical work you are a burden and no use to anyone, even yourself.
Maybe everbody in the whole damn world is scared of each other., Guy dont need no sense to be a nice fella. TO CANCEL YOUR SUBSCRIPTION AND AVOID BEING CHARGED, YOU MUST CANCEL BEFORE THE END OF THE FREE TRIAL PERIOD. Slim, the jerkline skinner, is a figure of natural authority. His hands, large and lean, were as delicate in their action as those of a temple dancer. You'll be billed only after your free trial ends. He listened carefully to people and understood. The contrast between Slim and Curley serves to suggest that the economic power of Curley and his father is artificial, a violation of the natural order in which Slim ought to rank highest. How is Lennie different from the other men? Do George and Candy still plan to buy the dream farm after Lennies death? Renew your subscription to regain access to all of our exclusive, ad-free study tools. His ear heard more than was said to him, and his slow speech had overtones not of thought, but of understanding beyond thought. By entering your email address you agree to receive emails from SparkNotes and verify that you are over the age of 13. What key things could you pick out and how could you analyse the language of Steinbecks lengthy description of Slim in the above pages? Hell no. (LogOut/ This was Slim, the jerkline skinner. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3. You may cancel your subscription on your Subscription and Billing page or contact Customer Support at custserv@bn.com. He was a jerkline skinner, the prince of the ranch, capable of driving ten, sixteen, even twenty mules with a single line to the leaders. (LogOut/ The famous passage describing Slim as prince of the ranch has been used in past examination questions accompanied with a question about hierarchy on the ranch. We'll even send you a reminder. Section 2 page 55 & 56 Steinbecks description of Slim. Section 3 Slim I wisht somebodyd shoot me if i get old and a cripple. I think you got your han caught in a machine. Slim appears to be encouraging George to carry out a mercy killing of Lennie.
But he never hurt her. By signing up you agree to our terms and privacy policy. There aint no more harm in him than a kid neither, except hes so strong. Did Slim have it right? After Lennie crushes Curleys hand, Slim tells Curley what to do say the injury was the result of an accident with a machine. Thanks for creating a SparkNotes account! Save over 50% with a SparkNotes PLUS Annual Plan! Of course in the society in which we live today, things are very different, but back then although Slim seemed cruel to us in section 3 when he said: I wisht somebodyd shoot me perhaps he wasnt being cruel, he was being cruel to be kind in the harsh environment in which they lived??? to start your free trial of SparkNotes Plus. Cancel within the first 7 days and you won't be charged. Slim looked through George and beyond him. That dog aint no good to himself. This is why the friendship between George and Lennie is so special. Nobody dont know what Slim can do. Whit about Curley and Slim. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3. (LogOut/ Sign up for your FREE 7-day trial. Change). The kind of mental problems Lennie had were not understood at that time. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Section 3 page 81 But jus the same, he better leave Slim alone. A man of deep wisdom, he is able to look beyond the obvious, probes deeply into a situation and is an excellent judge of people. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Slim, in his first real appearance to George and Lennie, is described as a man of authority, and having inherent dignity and majesty to him. Curleys still mad about his hand. I wisht somebodyd shoot me if I got old an a cripple.. We might, he said. Didnt hurt the girl none, huh? he asked finally. Not surprising then that the men look up to him and depend on him for support and guidence. That aint no good, George., Slim came directly to George and sat down beside him, sat very close to him. Sometimes it can end up there. SparkNotes Plus subscription is $4.99/month or $24.99/year as selected above. For instance, while Curley wears high-heeled boots to make up for his short stature and remind the workers of his wealth and status, Candy explains pointedly that Slim dont need to wear no high-heeled boots on a grain team. Unlike aggressive and cruel Curley, Slim is a source of moral authority in the novella. Seems to me sometimes it jus works the other way around. Why is Crookss room set apart from the others? A guy got to sometimes.. For the next 7 days, you'll have access to awesome PLUS stuff like AP English test prep, No Fear Shakespeare translations and audio, a note-taking tool, personalized dashboard, & much more! Hes nuts, Slim. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3. An spose they lock him up an strap him down and put him in a cage. Slim had not moved. Id be scared too, if he grabbed me. Please wait while we process your payment. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Of Mice and Men quotes and notes Curley. His calm eyes followed Lennie out of the door. Slim and George see Lennie as a child. He was capable of killing a fly on the wheelers butt with a bull whip without touching the mule. Never you mind, said Slim. Subscribe now. He just scared her. At the end of the novella, Slim says to George that they should go and get a drink. The free trial period is the first 7 days of your subscription. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 3, Slim to Candy. Get instant access to all the benefits of SparkNotes PLUS! Free trial is available to new customers only. Ace your assignments with our guide to Of Mice and Men! Take the Analysis of Major Characters Quick Quiz. There was a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke, His authority was so great that his word was taken on any subject, be it politics or love. Why do George and Lennie travel together?
George is wondering what he should do about Lennie after Curleys wifes body is discovered. We're sorry, SparkNotes Plus isn't available in your country. The men try to convince Candy that it is all right to euthanize his dog. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 5. If you dont tell nobody what happened, we aint going to. Aint many guys travel around together, he mused. I dont know why. Hes jes like a kid, aint he. Sure, hes jes like a kid. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 6. Slim dont need to wear no high-heeled boots on a grain team What comparison is Candy making with Slim here? George is talking to Slim about Lennies trouble in Weed, where the townspeople wanted to lynch him after he touched girls dress and she thought he was trying to rape her. Of Mice and Men, Chapter 2. If you don't see it, please check your spam folder. Carls right, Candy. Take a real smart guy and he aint hardly ever a nice fella., Slim sat in silence for a moment. Slim on Georges killing of Lennie. He moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty and master craftsman. But Slim understands Lennies fate and that there will be no trial or mercy or for Lennie. Why does Lennie have a dead mouse in his pocket? Couldn we maybe bring him in an theyll lock him up? What does this show about ranch hierarchy and how you earn respect on a ranch? Dont have an account? The end of the novella and the way Slim is makes the reader re-examine their views on what Slim said in section 3 in the scene about Candys dog.
He jus wanted to touch that red dress, like he wants to pet them pups all the time. He aint mean, said Slim. In the society in which they lived, 1930s America, was a clean end better than the alternative for some people during this time? Describing Slim, the most respected man on the ranch. He is such a nice fella he doesnt see he is being targeted by Curley, whom Slim sees as filled with meanness. Slim on the rarity of friendship and how the fear of other people stops people from building friendships with one another. He clearly is able to empathise with Georges situation, unlike brutish Carlson at the very end of the novella. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. I can tell a mean guy from a mile off.. Did you know you can highlight text to take a note? Get instant access to all the benefits of SparkNotes PLUS! Why did Steinbeck choose the title Of Mice and Men? Of Mice and Men, Chapter 2.
Slim is also the only one to rightly understand that George kills Lennie out of mercy, and comforts George in his resulting misery. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Wed love to have you back! The wise, insightful and non-judgemental Slim is talking here about Lennie. The same argument will come up again at the end of the novella when George must kill Lennie. Candy about Slim section 2 page 50 Slims a jerkline skinner. If we could keep Curley in, we might, But Curleys gonna want to shoot im. Continue to start your free trial. John Steinbeck and Of Mice and Men Background. He commands the respect of the other men through his professional skill and his strength of character, a gravity in his manner and a quiet so profound that all talk stopped when he spoke. Slim is contrasted with Curley, who has authority over the other workers due to his status as the bosss son but struggles to earn their respect. Your subscription will continue automatically once the free trial period is over. Cancel within the first 7 days and you won't be charged. Why isnt Curleys wifes name ever revealed?