In , Steinbeck directly
characterizes Carlson as a powerful man with a big stomach when he enters the
bunkhouse. Carlson then jokingly mentions that"ain't very small" and
suggests that Slim give Candy one his pups so Candy can get rid of his old dog.
His comments indirectly characterize him as a light-hearted, thoughtful
person.
In , Carlson comes into the bunkhouse and yells at
Candy about his smelly dog. Carlson then tries to convince Candy to put his dog out of its
misery. After Slim gives the okay to shoot the dog, Carlson apologetically tells Candy that the
dog won't feel a thing. Carlson's comments and actions indirectly characterize him
as a reasonable, sympathetic individual. He understands that the dog is important
to Candy so he tries his best to assure him that the dog won't feel a thing.
Later on in the novella, Carlson ridicules and threatens Curley for attempting to scare
Slim. Carlson's response to Curley's behavior depicts his brash, daring personality. Carlson is
not afraid of Curley and even challenges him to a fight. After Curley finds out Lennie killed
his wife, Carlson offers his assistance by grabbing his Luger. Carlson is not
afraid of violence and is definitely a man of action throughout the novella.
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