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Crooks tells Lennie he now knows why his old man didn't like his playing with white kids What does he now know?
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he now knows that there wasn't any other colored family around for miles and now there is no colored man on this ranch (besides himself) and just one family in Soledad. He knew if he said anything that it would just be another n-word (wont let me type it in -,-) saying it.
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Why does crooks make Lennie believe george will not come back for him?
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.
Why does crooks makes Lennie believe that george will not come back for him?
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.
In 'Of Mice and Men' chapter four why does crooks taunt Lennie about george going to town?
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.
What does george say about candy and Lennie visiting with crooks?
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.
Why does crooks taunt Lennie about the fact that George gas gone to town where he may get hurt or not return?
Crooks taunts Lennie about George being potentially hurt or not returning from town because he wants to unsettle Lennie and make him feel vulnerable and anxious. Crooks is trying to assert some power over Lennie, who he perceives as simple-minded and easy to provoke. It also reflects Crooks' own feelings of powerlessness and isolation.
Why does Crooks want to join in George Lennie and candy plan?
Crooks wants to join George, Lennie, and Candy's plan to buy a farm because he is tired of being isolated due to his race and wants a sense of belonging. Additionally, he sees the opportunity to escape the oppressive and discriminatory environment of the ranch, where he is marginalized.
Why is Crooks in Mice and Men?
Because a ranch needs someone that knows something about horses.
Why does george say Lennie will want to sleep in the barn that friday night?
George knows that Lennie will want to sleep in the barn on Friday night because Lennie always wants to tend the rabbits there, and it brings him comfort and joy. Additionally, George wants to keep Lennie away from the other ranch workers because he knows they can be mean and may potentially harm Lennie due to his disabilities.
What does curlys wife suspect about curlys injury?
she knows that curley's injury was not made from the machine but that curley had a fight with someone. then she sees that lennie's face is all bruised and injured and immediately knows that there had been a conflict between lennie and curley
What is a crook-lock?
a crook-lock? everyone knows what a crook-lock is, its one of them things that lock away crooks.
Why dosnen't George help Lennie in the fight?
George doesn't help Lennie in the fight because he knows that Lennie is strong and can handle himself. George also wants Lennie to learn to stand up for himself and not rely on George for everything. Additionally, stepping in may escalate the situation and make things worse.
Why George and attempts to explain to theboss why he travel with Lennie?
George travels with Lennie because he promised Lennie's aunt to look after him, and they have developed a close bond. George believes it is his responsibility to protect and guide Lennie due to his mental disabilities and childlike innocence. Additionally, George appreciates Lennie's companionship and values their friendship.
