George and Slim had further the characterization of Lennie by carrying out a conversation of Lennie's intelligence and good personalities. Slim stated, "Maybe he ain't bright, but I never seen such a worker" (p39). This proved that although Lennie is dumb, he is surely strong. George also explained a little of Lennie's background when he said, "Him and me was both born in Auburn. I knowed his Aunt Clara. She took him when he was …showed first 75 words of 1012 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1012 total…self from being canned, but it would also help Lennie and George with the amount they have to work for to achieve this plan. "Old Candy nodded in appreciation of the idea" (p61). "Lennie and Candy nodded, and they were grinning with delight" (p61). At the end of page 61, the emotion of the scene was full of excitement and amazement, since this was all so unbelievable to all of them. <Tab/>