Of Mice and Men Characters

Despite their appearance, they are an innocent and childlike individual who simply does as their friends say

• Lennie

• George

• Curley

• Carlson

A small individual with a sharp mind who is good at planning. Easily annoyed at the friend they must care for

• Lennie

• George

• Slim

• Candy

A young, attractive individual who is constantly flirting and seeking attention from others aside from their spouse.

• Candy

• Aunt Clara

• Curley

• Curley's Wife

A small individual who is constantly picking fights and has a violent temper

• George

• Candy

• Curley

• Slim

A skilled ranch hand who is respected on the ranch.

• Curley

• Candy

• Slim

• Carlson

An individual who lost their right hand in an accident. Sweeps the bunkhouse and fears of being cast out from the ranch

• Slim

• Candy

• Crooks

• Carlson

Previously used to take care of their nephew before passing away. Their last request was for George to take care of Lennie

• Curley's Wife

• Aunt Clara

• The boss

• Lennie

The individual who owns the ranch and is in charge of the ranch hands (workers)

• Curley

• Slim

• The Boss

• Carlson

A lively, sharp witted African American stable hand, who is named after their bad back

• Carlson

• Crooks

• Candy

• Curley

Which character picks a fight with Lennie only to miserably fail?

• George

• Candy

• Slim

• Curley