Slim takes on the role of a perceptive, intelligent 'prince of the ranch', and always 'hears more than what has been said to him.' - making him very perceptive and understanding and so it was easy for Slim to accept George and Lennie's relationship.
Slim found it funny how George was always bossing Lennie around, even though Lennie was much bigger and stronger than George. Slim also found their friendship unusual and admirable in a world where most men were isolated and looking out only for themselves.
slim admires that geogre always has lennie's back and that lennie is a hard worker
George's response to Slim is that it's not funny, but rather that he and Lennie are accustomed to each other's company because they're like family and have been together for a long time.
How George and Lennie string along together.
When george asks slim about just trying to catch Lennie instead of killing him, what advice does slim give george
George gets angry when Slim calls Lennie a cuckoo, and defends him. He tells Slim that everyone on the farm is not smart if they do not own the land.
Slim has the Puppy that Lennie Wants, that George Promised him to replace the dead mouse.
Slim advises George to let the other men handle Lennie and not to get emotionally involved. He assures George that it is the right thing to do since Lennie will face inevitable punishment. Slim also emphasizes the importance of looking out for oneself in such situations.
Slim gives one of the puppies to Lennie because he notices how much Lennie likes the puppy. He also comments on the bond between George and Lennie, saying that they are different from the other ranch workers. This interaction highlights Slim's understanding and kindness towards Lennie and George.
Lennie wants George to ask Slim if he thinks there are any puppies available for him to have. Lennie has a strong desire for a puppy to take care of and play with.
After George kills Lennie in "Of Mice and Men," he talks with Slim about their dream of owning a farm together. Slim is a trusted and understanding individual who empathizes with George's difficult decision.
George's conversation with Slim reveals that George feels guilty about taking advantage of Lennie's strength in the past and is protective of him in the present. He admits to Slim that he used to play mean tricks on Lennie but now feels responsible for looking out for him. This indicates that George has evolved from exploiting Lennie's disability to taking on the role of his caretaker and protector.
George told Slim about what happened in Weed because he trusted Slim and valued his opinion. He wanted Slim to understand the situation and provide guidance on how to handle it. George also felt guilty about what happened and sharing the story with Slim helped him process his emotions.
George tells Slim that Lennie inadvertently scared a girl in Weed by grabbing her dress, leading to a misunderstanding that got them in trouble. He explains that Lennie didn't mean any harm but often doesn't realize his own strength, causing unintentional trouble. Slim listens sympathetically and understands their situation.