Lennie's weakness is his mental capacity, he is slow, often times does not understand situations, often times does not understand his own physical strength, and has trouble relating to others in situations. His mental capacity is also his strength because it allows him to see others as they truly are, free from prejudices. He finds a friend in Crooks, the black stable buck, and doesn't realize that it's unusual for him to befriend someone of color. He is carefree, his biggest dream in the world is to tend rabbits, and it is this outlook on life that people find refreshing about him.
George's weaknesses are his physical strength and his undying loyalty to Lennie, which is also a strength. His loyalty to Lennie causes him to constantly be on the run from law, lie to others, and cover for Lennie. He feels guilty for how badly he treated Lennie when they were younger and is forever making it up to him because he enjoys the company of Lennie. His loyalty also plays as a strength because Lennie can depend on him to watch over him. Lennie can count on George to get him out of trouble, to get him jobs, and to stand up for him when he's being picked on for being slow.
Curley's weakness is that he is forever trying to prove himself physically because he lacks self confidence. He's jealous and suspicious, and he isn't a nice man. His strength comes in the physical form. He is an accomplished boxer and tries to fight men that are bigger than he is to prove it.
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