Crooks and Lennie have a complex relationship in John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men." Initially, Crooks is suspicious of Lennie because of his mental disability, but they eventually bond over their shared feelings of loneliness and being outcasts. However, Crooks still maintains a level of caution and skepticism towards Lennie due to his own experiences with racism and discrimination.
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.
Lennie goes to see Crooks because he is looking for his puppy. Crooks lives in a separate room in the barn, and Lennie wanders in looking for his lost pet.
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.
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.
Lennie ends up with Crooks because he wanders into his room while looking for his puppy. Crooks initially resists Lennie's presence but eventually allows him to stay and confides in him about his loneliness due to his race. Later, when Curley's wife enters the room, she taunts both Crooks and Lennie, which leads to a confrontation where Crooks is forced to defend himself and his space.
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.
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 begins to tease Lennie, in that he begins to upset him by telling him that George might not come back. This upsets Lennie because George is the only person he has, and also Lennie feels secure with George by his side. Crooks also teases Lennie due to the racism evident in society during that period. Lennie presents himself as a vulnerable character before Crooks and so he pounces at the opportunity to upset someone else.
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 talks to Lennie, who has a mental disability, because he senses that Lennie is a good listener and won't judge him based on his race. Crooks is lonely and craves companionship, so he opens up to Lennie despite knowing that Lennie may not fully understand him.
George and Lennie are the main characters, along with Candy, Crooks, Slim, Curley and his wife.