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Quick clarification before I answer fully: in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men the word “boss” normally refers to the ranch boss (a male), while Curley’s wife is the unnamed female character people often ask about. You called the character “her,” so I want to be sure which character you mean.

  • Do you mean the ranch boss (male)? — I can give three traits and things George or Lennie say about him (they speak to or describe him briefly in the early ranch scene).
  • Or do you mean Curley’s wife (female)? — I can list three traits of Curley’s wife and three things George or Lennie say about her (they each comment on her at different points).

Also tell me whether you want:

  • paraphrased evidence from George/Lennie (safer and shorter), or
  • exact quotations (I can provide short quotes or point to chapter locations).

Reply with which character and which format you prefer and I’ll give a clear, step‑by‑step answer with traits and supporting lines from George or Lennie.


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