“He looked through George and beyond him”
Shows?
Shows Slim is perceptive and understands more than what’s said.
Sees past George’s words into his thoughts, truths and emotions that George may be trying to conceal
“Slim’s opinions were law”
Shows?
Shows his high status and his respect on the ranch.
His decisions are highly valued and influential that the migrant workers don’t second guess him.
“Slim asked calmly”
Shows?
Composed and thoughtful nature.
Suggests he’s in control and has high authority compared to the other hands as they respect him.
Shows he approaches situations carefully with thought
“I think your han’ got caught in a machine”
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Slim takes control after the situation which shows his power and authority.
“Calm, godlike eyes fastened on him”
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Godlike powers - high authority and power in contrast to other hands
He analyses people in detail
“Guy don’t need no sense to be a nice fella.”
Shows?
Shows he’s intelligent and clearly analytical.
Shows he isn’t prejudice to Lennie considering the context of ableism in the 1930’s = shows he’s a kind person
