Because he wanted to know how Lennie would feel without George on his side.
Crooks forces Lennie to imagine life without George to make him realize the significance of their friendship and how much he relies on George for companionship and guidance. Crooks wants Lennie to understand the possibility of being alone and helpless, hoping to evoke a sense of fear and vulnerability in Lennie. By doing so, Crooks is trying to make Lennie appreciate the bond and support he shares with George.
The boss punished the stable buck, Crooks, when George and Lennie were late. Crooks was reprimanded for not completing his work in a timely manner.
Crooks taunts Lennie about George going to town to make him feel insecure and isolated. He knows that Lennie relies on George for guidance and feels vulnerable without him, so Crooks uses this information to get under Lennie's skin and assert his power in the situation.
Crooks tells George that Lennie is a nice fella because he recognizes Lennie's genuine kindness and innocence. Despite Lennie's mental disability and social awkwardness, he doesn't have any malice in him and treats others with kindness. Crooks appreciates Lennie's sincerity and straightforward nature.
Crooks is suspicious of Lennie because he doesn't understand Lennie's mental disability and is wary of his size and strength. Lennie confides in Crooks the dream of owning a farm with George, but Crooks initially doubts the feasibility of the dream due to the racism and discrimination he has faced throughout his life.
Crooks taunts Lennie by suggesting that George may not return, leaving Lennie alone and defenseless. He also implies that George might get hurt, causing Lennie to become agitated and defensive. Crooks uses these tactics to provoke fear and insecurity in Lennie.
Crooks offers George and Lennie to join in on his dream of buying a piece of land and living off the land independently. He allows them to imagine a future where they can escape the hardships of their current circumstances and find a sense of purpose and stability.
Lennie is one of the few people that Crooks has power over. Lennie had just trespassed in Crook's room. Crooks is teasing Lennie, because he knows that Lennie depends on George to make every decision for him. When Lennie thinks this is true, he gets really worried. Because he is gulible, he believes him so easily.
Lennie is one of the few people that Crooks has power over. Lennie had just trespassed in Crook's room. Crooks is teasing Lennie, because he knows that Lennie depends on George to make every decision for him. When Lennie thinks this is true, he gets really worried. Because he is gulible, he believes him so easily.
Crooks tells Lennie that if George doesn't return, Lennie will be sent to an asylum or locked up because he is too "dumb" to take care of himself.
George expresses concern about Candy and Lennie visiting Crooks, the African American stable hand, because he knows that Crooks is often lonely and isolated due to his race. George worries that Crooks may not be welcoming to the two men, leading to potential conflict or misunderstandings.
His second visitor tells Lennie about a land they can own and work on together, just like George and Lennie had dreamt of. This reminds Lennie of the conversation he had with Crooks where Crooks had pointed out that most guys have similar dreams of owning land, but they rarely come true.
Crooks' first reply to Lennie telling him about the land is skepticism, as he is not convinced that George and Lennie will actually be able to achieve their dream of owning a piece of land. He questions Lennie about the feasibility of their plan and whether they truly understand the obstacles they may face.