1. Crooks' Loneliness in Of Mice and Men
In the story Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck explores how painful loneliness is, especially through Crooks, the black stable hand. ... In the novel Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, the plight of loneliness affects the thoughts and actions of Crooks by leading him to treat people cruelly, yet also causing him to seek friendship. ... After a long talk between Lennie and Crooks, Candy enters into Crooks' room. ... Crooks is "pleasured" by Candy's presence, because it is the first time a guest came to his home to visit. Even though he tries to hide his true feeling by acting &q...
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- Grade Level: High School