A big guy, he an adult, kind, innocent, and childlike, with an intellectual disability. Though he possesses immense physical strength, he is completely unaware of it and often accidentally causes harm while simply seeking to pet soft things. He is fiercely loyal and deeply dependent on his friend, George, George and Lennie share a rare, brotherly bond during the Great Depression, work hand on the ranch

fierce protectiveness, sharp wit, and deep loyalty to his companion, Lennie. Despite a short temper and a tendency to complain about his burdens, he is a fiercely pragmatic, mature caregiver dedicated to their shared dream of a better life. George acts as Lennie’s protector and caretaker, guiding him through a harsh world, work hand o the ranch

insensitive, pragmatic, and callous ranch hand whose defining trait is a complete lack of empathy, work hand on the ranch

Slim is a master jerkline skinner who serves as the ranch's moral compass. His personality is defined by profound empathy, natural authority, and rationality.

energetic, gossipy ranch hand, he is younger and less hardened than many others, living for the moment by obsessing over local tension, cheap thrills at the brothel, and pulp magazines

disabled ranch hand defined by his vulnerability, fierce loyalty, and deep fear of obsolescence. He is compassionate but susceptible to peer pressure, and his desperate yearning for belonging, Having lost his hand in a farm accident holds the lowly position of "swamper". He is acutely aware that, in the harsh, productivity-driven world of the ranch, his age and physical limitations make him seem disposable

aggressive, insecure, and deeply possessive. Compensating for his small stature and lack of natural authority, he bullies larger men and asserts control over his wife. He relies on fear rather than respect boss's son, he abuses his privileged position to intimidate vulnerable workers

flirtatious, manipulative "tart" deeply lonely, isolated young woman who harbors unfulfilled dreams of being a Hollywood actress never gonna happend Curley keeps her on a short leash but that doesn't stop her being a flirt to every guy who gives her attention

authoritative, suspicious, and pragmatic, Curley is his son

bitterness, intelligence, and deep-seated loneliness. Separated from the other men due to racial segregation, his cynical demeanor acts as a defense mechanism against a world that has constantly marginalized and abused him, Slim, George and Lennie are nicer to him, not allowed in the bunk house lives in barn