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Mental retardation is a disorder that people can have when they are intellectually and mentally impaired. People with this disorder physically develop at a slower rate. Individuals with mental retardation learn at a slower rate, can't remember things well, and have poor communication skills. (https://www.buzzle.com/articles/mental-retardation-characteristics.html). The levels of mental retardation are based off of a patients IQ level. The levels are mild retardation: IQ level of 50-55 to 70, moderate retardation: IQ levels of 35-40 to 50-55, severe retardation: IQ levels of 20-25 to 35-40, and profound retardation: IQ levels below 20- 25. (https://behavenet.com/diagnostic-criteria-mental-retardation). This disability is found in Lennie because he can't communicate well and he doesn't remember things well. Lennie likes mice, rabbits, and puppies because he likes to pet soft things. Lennie and George share the dream of having a better life. George always complains about having to put up with Lennie and all he wants is to own his own land and be free to do whatever he wants. Lennie wants a better life because he tries to do the right things and he wants to live with George on their own land. George takes cares of Lennie because he promised Lennie's Aunt Clara that he would take care of Lennie. Also, George has always felt bad for almost drowning Lennie and feels that he owes it to Lennie to take care of him.

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George is the short-tempered, but loving and caring friend of Lennie. George is slim and small, but can be sharp when talking to George. Lennie and George have known each other since they were children because George knew Lennie's Aunt Clara. When Aunt Clara died, George began to take care of Lennie. George deeply cares for Lennie, even though Lennie can be hard to handle sometimes. George gets mad at Lennie really easily, but he is quick to forgive him. George looks after Lennie because Lennie's Aunt Clara asked him to take care of him. Before Aunt Clara died, George promised that he would take care of him.

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Curley is the son of the boss that Lennie and George work for on the ranch. Curley is an antagonist in the story because he is an evil character that tries to pick a fight with everyone on the ranch, especially Lennie and George.

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Slim is a man who works on the ranch with Lennie and George. Slim is a very skilled worker and is an expert at his job. When his dog had a litter of puppies, Slim gave one to Lennie

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Carlson is a bitter, big-stomached farm worker. He complained about Candy's dog and convinces Candy to let him put it out of its misery. I

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Candy is an old man who works on the ranch with Lennie and George. He lost one of his hands in a farming accident. He becomes good friends with Lennie and George and wants to help them get land and live with them.

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Crooks is the only black man that works at the ranch. He lives alone in a stable. One day, Lennie went to visit him because no one else was around. Crooks didn't want Lennie to come in, but he talked to Lennie because he was very lonely.