George:
George is described to have 'restless eyes' which suggests he is tired of looking after Lennie. He has a 'bony nose' and is 'small and quick'. He is also is 'dressed in denim' which suggests that he works on the ranch. He moves around to get work at the ranches but cannot seem to get a job as he is always having to look after Lennie.
Lennie:
Lennie is described to have 'a mind of a child'. He has a mental disability which prevents him from keeping a job. In the book, he is also called 'stupid' and 'forgetful' because of his disability.
In the book he is also referred to as 'drinking like a horse' or hands that are 'big like a bear paw'.
In the book, it says he is wearing 'denim clothes' and is quite big.
Candy:
Candy is a ranch worker, but he mops the floors instead of going out onto the fields to work. His job is other wise known as a 'swamper'. he is described to have 'a big push broom in his left hand'. He owns an ancient smelly dog with no name.
He had lost his right hand in a farm accident. He is a tall old man, with stooped shoulders which represent he is old. In the book, he was described as 'a tall stoop shouldered old man'.
Slim:
Slim is said to be known as the 'prince of the ranch' because the men respect him. He is also said to 'walk like royalty', suggesting he is the leader to.
He is described to have 'long, black, damp hair' this could suggest the dampness is actually sweat, meaning he works hard at the ranch. He wears a 'denim jacket' which means he is one of the workers.
Curley
Curley is younger than the others, he is described to have 'curley hair' and is 'smaller'. His job is as a 'light weight boxer' and has a very short temper.
He is the bosses son and although he has a 'short temper' and is small, he 'picks on bigger guys' as he knows they cannot hurt him, he is 'untouchable' because of his fathers job.
Curley's Wife
Curleys wife's name is unknown. In the book, she always seems to be in the way of the 'sunshine', which could, maybe refer to her being part of ruining George and Lennie's dream of owning their own farm.
Her appearance is 'full rouged lips', nails painted red, 'red mules' (shoes) with 'red ostrich feathers on her shoes'. she is basically described to be wearing all red clothing. She is maybe described to be wearing red clothes as red is a conetation, which could symbolise... Love, anger, passion or danger.
