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Of Mice and Men Character Chart

Character Physical Appearance Personality & Behavior (direct and indirect


characterizations, and one direct quote for each)
George Milton Small, dark, quick features, Smart, practical, caring towards Lennie
restless eyes
"Guys like us, that work on ranches, are the
loneliest guys in the world. They got no family.
They don’t belong no place.

Lenny Small Huge, shapeless face, pale eyes, Childlike, mentally disabled, dependent on
shuffling gai George
"I don't want no trouble. Don't let him sock me,
George."
Slim Tall, lean, skilled mule driver, Wise, quiet, perceptive
respected by others "You guys travel around together?"

Candy Old, one-handed swamper, tall Lonely, desperate for companionship, helpful
and stoop-shouldered
"They'll can me purty soon. Jus' as soon as I
can't swamp out no bunk houses they'll put me
on the county.
Crooks Black stable hand, crooked Lonely, bitter, isolated due to racism
back, glasses, likes to read "I ain't wanted in the bunkhouse, and you ain't
wanted in my room."

Carlson Big-stomached, big-muscled, Insensitive, crude, practical


ranch-hand "Well, I didn't mean nothing, Slim. I just ast
you."

Curley Young, thin, aggressive, wears Aggressive, insecure, jealous


high-heeled boots. "You seen a girl around here?"

Curley’s Wife Young, pretty, wears red lipstick Lonely, desperate for attention, flirtatious
and high heels Lonely, desperate for attention, flirtatious

Aunt Clara Not physically present, but Loving, nurturing, important to Lennie's past
mentioned "You always was a good boy, Lennie."

The Boss Tall, stocky, well-dressed, Authoritative, powerful, suspicious of


carries a gold watch newcomers
"I had a hell of a time gettin' him to come out
and talk."

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