How does Steinbeck's description of slim suggest that he carries authority amongst the men. what do you think about the language which Steinbeck uses to describe him?

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Slim is first described as "a big, tall, skinner" and we learn that

George and Lennie are going to be on his team (ch 2). Slim is also

described as "a nice fella." One way that Slim shows power is by

addressing Curley's wife as "good-lookin" when most of the men are

afraid to talk to her.

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[He] moved with a majesty achieved only by royalty and master

craftsmen. He was a jerkline skinner, the prince of the ranch. (ch

2)

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He is respected because of his strength, but he has a gravity to

his speech and his Word is accepted on any subject, including

politics.