George and Slim had further the characterization of Lennie by carrying out a conversation of Lennie's intelligence and good personalities. Slim stated, "Maybe he ain't bright, but I never seen such a worker" (p39). This proved that although Lennie is dumb, he is surely strong. George also explained a little of Lennie's background when he said, "Him and me was both born in Auburn. I knowed his Aunt Clara. She took him when he was a baby and raised him up. When his Aunt Clara died, Lennie just come along with me out working'" (p40). Slim sad, "He's a nice fella" (p40) and "He ain't mean. I c…
