of mice and men crooks

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    • Why is Crooks considered a pitiful character?
      He has no power and is marginalized
    • How does Crooks abuse power when given a glimpse of it?
      He makes a vulnerable character more vulnerable
    • What type of work is Crooks forced to do?
      Hand work
    • How does the boss treat Crooks when he stops working?
      He reprimands him for stopping
    • What do we associate with the concept of hell in relation to Crooks?
      Hurt, pain, and suffering
    • What does the evocative language about Crooks suggest?
      It emphasizes his hard working conditions
    • How do the men treat Crooks when he speaks?
      They use derogatory language against him
    • What does the derogatory language signify about Crooks' status?
      It shows he is marginalized and disrespected
    • What racial slur is used against Crooks?
      Nigger
    • How does Crooks' behavior affect his relationships?
      He keeps distance from others
    • What does Crooks' living condition reveal about his life?
      It highlights his traumatic and hard life
    • What does Crooks' small degree of power lead him to do?
      He enjoys torturing Lennie
    • What does the simile "tied up like a dog" imply about Crooks?
      It suggests he feels helpless and powerless
    • What does Crooks express about companionship?
      He needs another human for companionship
    • What does Crooks say about loneliness?
      "Guy gets lonely and he gets sick"
    • How does Curley's wife remind Crooks of his powerlessness?
      She threatens him with racial prejudice
    • What does Crooks' physical posture signify about his power?
      It shows he feels small and hidden
    • What are the main reasons Crooks is considered a pitiful character?
      • He has no power and is marginalized
      • He is subjected to derogatory language
      • He lives in poor conditions
      • He experiences loneliness and isolation
    • What themes are explored through Crooks' character?
      • Racial prejudice and discrimination
      • The need for companionship
      • The abuse of power
      • The impact of isolation on mental health
    • How does Crooks' character contrast with the American Dream?
      • He is marginalized and powerless
      • His dreams of companionship are unfulfilled
      • His hard work does not lead to success
      • He faces systemic racial barriers
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