Part 2 Blog

Of the new characters that were introduced, Slim really stands out to me because of his description. As he walked into the bunkhouse,  he "moved with a majesty only achieved by royalty and master craftsmen" (33). He also has long black hair and an ageless face. I think that Steinbeck purposely described him like this to make the reader realize that Slim is very cool and confident. He is so confident in himself, that he walks like someone would if they are very rich or high up in society, but he is actually the opposite of that. Steinbeck also wrote that "all talk stopped when he spoke" (33). Again, Steinbeck is purposely trying to convey the fact that Slim is looked up to and is very confident. Slim is almost as well respected as the boss himself. I think that Steinbeck will continue to portray Slim this way.