Of Mice and Men

Of Mice and Men

What does Slim's remark, :Ain't many guys travel around together," suggest about the world they know? Does Slim's remark have a different implication than the boss's remark even thought the words are the same?

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Slim understands the loneliness and isolation that these itinerant workers live. Slim, a Christ-figure sees the emotional value in companionship. The Boss sees companionship as one man taking advantage of the other. The Boss represents the larger cynical world these men live in.

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