To become friends and to ask where his pal is gone
Crooks felt comfortable opening up to Lennie because he saw that Lennie's mental disability made him less judgmental and understanding of others' struggles. Additionally, Lennie's innocence and genuine curiosity made Crooks feel heard and valued, creating a sense of connection and trust between them.
crooks tells lennie so much about himself as this is the first time someone has entered his bunk and wants to spend time with him.
lennie take no offence for crooks being black
Croks likes talking to lennie because croks listens to lennie.
Crooks feels comfortable telling Lenny about his past because he sees that Lennie does not pose a threat to him physically or mentally due to his mental disability. Crooks longs for human interaction and companionship, and he senses Lennie's innocence and lack of judgment, making him feel safe opening up about his struggles.
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.
he thinks its balls
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.
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 secretly enjoys getting attention from Lennie and Candy, even though he acts as if he is unhappy about their visit.
that he dont have nothing to worry about he will be okay
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.
Croks likes talking to lennie because croks listens to lennie.
Crooks is trying to scare Lennie because he feels angry and powerless due to the discrimination he faces as a black man on the ranch. By asserting his authority over Lennie, he momentarily feels a sense of control and superiority.
Crooks offers to join Lennie and Candy in their dream of owning a piece of land and working for themselves in exchange for being allowed to work on that land with them. He wants to feel included and not left out due to his race and isolation on the ranch.
Curley's wife goes into Crooks's room looking for attention and companionship since she is often lonely and isolated on the ranch. She enjoys the power she has over Crooks, Candy, and Lennie, as she is in a position to make them feel small and powerless.