In the novel Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbek, there are several characters that make the book as interesting as it is. For example, Slim and George are two characters who are similar in some ways, but different in many other ways. They both want to be leaders, but only one of them can. George and Slim have many characteristics, but there are reasons why Slim is considered a leader by his colleagues and George is not. George is an ordinary man, unlike Lennie who is mentally retarded. He promotes moral responsibility unlike Lennie or Curley's wife. His need for companionship goes beyond the generally accepted traditional remedies for loneliness. He has major physical characteristics that are noted by many people, namely restless eyes, small strong hands, thin arms, and a bony nose. Slim is the moral judge of the dormitory. He is a skilled worker. As the skilled worker that he is, he can gain acceptance by not asking for anything, but by simply being himself. This makes him a figure of integrity to many people. Additionally, Slim can be very concerned and helpful. For example, Slim immediately thinks about finding a doctor for Curley, when Lennie crushes his hand. There are many reasons why George is not a leader. For example, he always thinks about the future. For example, he constantly asks questions like: where are they going to work next? Will he one day realize his dream? How can he stop Lennie from doing bad things? Another reason George isn't a leader is that he works pretty well, but he doesn't stand out. This gives him no pride or satisfaction, so he must look for these qualities elsewhere. There are many reasons why Slim is a leader. For example, Slim is the only one with self-confident leadership. Another reason is that it has a reputation for craftsmanship. This gives him a source of pride and satisfaction. When Slim receives pride and satisfaction, he does not throw superiority in his partner's face. This is why Slim is respected and considered a leader by his partners..