The correct answer is the following: <em>option D. The structure of the excerpt add meaning to the passage as it manipulates the chronological order or events to reveal the close relationship between Pilar and her father.</em> By altering the chronological order of the narration, the author creates a space within the plot in which Pilar can go back to her memories of her life in Cuba as a child. By doing so the author not only gives depth to the story line but also reveals the close relationship between Pilar and her father.
Answer: Slim is a skilled mule driver who is referred to as the prince of the ranch. He is a mule driver for the ranch and everybody goes to him for advice. Slim is a quiet man who understands a lot of stuff. Slim understands how George and Lennie were with each other and he comforted George at the end of the story.
