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Emily asked this question about Of Mice and Men:
What did Crook's chapter add to the novel's plot? I feel as though I am missing something here.
Octavia It was more of Steinbeck highlighting the unfairness of society in the USA at the time. He is the only black character in the book and lives completel…moreIt was more of Steinbeck highlighting the unfairness of society in the USA at the time. He is the only black character in the book and lives completely segregated from anyone else. He is lonely much like Curley's wife. People never go and talk to Crooks because he's black, yet Lennie doesnt care about race so he talks with him. Crooks pretends to hate the attention but he probably enjoys the company. He is obviously well educated with his books and such as well. Crooks later gets himself into Lennie and George's farm dream plan - along with Candy- this all signifies hope for an American Dream.
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