Curley is a major example of a power seeking character. As a small, anger-filled man, he seeks power over the ranch hands, large men such as Lennie, and even his own wife. Within the first two chapters, Curley becomes an obvious antagonist. While in the bunkhouse, Candy, the old swamper, tells George and Lennie about the trouble revolving around Curley. Candy says, "He just don't give a damn. Won't ever get canned 'cause his old man's the boss" (Steinbeck 27). This reveals how Curley abuses his position as the boss's son. Even though he should not feel the need to make himself more powerful, the Human Nature inside of him pushes him to be more powerful than the people around him. He also, despite his small size, likes to make himself more powerful
