Who is slim in mice and men?

Slim is a very respected character in 'Of Mice and Men'. Even Curley, the Boss' son and meanest character appears to be a little in awe of Slim. For example, Curley is constantly jealous of Slim because he is everything he'd like to be. Tall, handsome and popular. Slim also has a lot of empathy and is a good listener.

Don't forget though that Slim is also realistic and realises he has to kill some of the puppies because they can't all be fed. He accepts that Candy's dog and Lennie have to die. He is as trapped as any of the others by the barrier of loneliness but Steinbeck suggests to the reader that Slim and George could be friends after Slim comforts George after Lennie's been killed