Of Mice and Men Characters

The obedient friend of George. He has a child's mind and a giant's body. He is mentally challenged, and relies upon George. It is these contrasting qualities and his impulsive nature that causes him problems.

• Curley

• The Boss

• Lennie Small

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The protagonist and main character of the book. He is a caring, compassionate, and understanding human being who dreams of owning his own piece of land. Physically, he is a small and intelligent man with strong features. He is Lennie's cousin.

• Lennie Small

• Old Candy

• George Milton

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A black ranch hand. He is sensible and nest, with a mind of his own. He is a lonely character, who is discriminated against, due to his race.

• Carlson

• Crooks

• Slim

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The boss's son who was a boxer. He is short, stocky, and thinks he is better than all the others. He picks fights with everyone on the ranch.

• Curley

• Carlson

• Crooks

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One of the lonely ranch workers. He is a cripple (missing a hand), working as a 'Swamper'. Going to live on land with George and Lennie

• George Milton

• The Boss

• Old Candy

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A ranch worker with leadership. He commands from all on the ranch. He understands George and Lennie's situation.

• Slim

• Crooks

• Curley

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The only woman on the ranch. She is very flirtatious.

• The Boss

• Curley's Wife

• Carlson

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A Brutal man. He objects to Candy keeping his old dog, and kills the dog.

• Crooks

• Carlson

• The Boss

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He is more concerned about his work on the ranch than anyone else.

• The Boss

• Curley's Wife

• Old Candy

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A Ranch worker. He is sent to town to fetch the Sheriff after Curley's wife is murdered.

• Slim

• Carlson

• Whit

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