Curley is the son of the ranch boss, so he’s got a big head—which doesn’t quite match up with his body. He used to be a lightweight fighter, and he just can’t let go of the life: he picks fights just to prove himself on the ranch among other bigger (and better) men.

Who has power on the ranch in Of Mice and Men?

Though the boss seems fair-minded, treating his men to whiskey at Christmas and giving Lennie and George the benefit of the doubt, he is an unimportant character. Instead, his son Curley embodies authority on the ranch.

Is Curley the ranch owners son?

Curley The son of the ranch owner, Curley is a mean little guy who picks fights with bigger guys like Lennie. He is recently married and extremely jealous of any man who looks at or talks with his wife.