He thinks that they won't get the land because they don't have the money
In this chapter, George has gone to Soledad with the rest of the ranchers, as they would often do on Saturday night. Contrary to Crooks' belief however, he has not gone to drink and visit the brothel like the other men. This is revealed when Candy says he has not taken any money with him (because they are saving up to buy the land Goerge has found). During the chapter, Crooks teases Lennie and makes him believe George will not be coming back. George does however come back at the end of the chapter and enters Crooks' room with Candy and Lennie and tells them to LEave Crooks alone.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
Crooks changes his mind at the end of the chapter because he sees the opportunity to be part of George and Lennie's dream of owning a farm and being included in their camaraderie. This sense of belonging and hope for a better future motivates Crooks to want to be a part of their plan.