: Small, wiry, and quick-witted. He serves as Lennie’s protector and guide, often sacrificing his own freedom and potential to look after his friend.
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: A physically massive man with an intellectual disability. He possesses a childlike innocence and a fatal fascination with soft things—mice, puppies, and eventually, the hair of Curley's wife. Themes That Still Resonate : Small, wiry, and quick-witted
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