Themes Of John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men
The novel, Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck is world renowned, and a great piece of literature. When most read it they enjoy it. This is because Steinbeck illustrates themes that many can relate to. He touches topics like, friendship, gender and racial inequality, and alienation. Steinbeck uses Crooks as a figure to represent these themes, which is what makes him a very interesting character.
Crooks is a black man, living in a white society. He is referred to as the n-word, and is the only black man on the ranch. When Lennie and George first arrive they are greeted by a man who goes on to tell them about Crooks. He described him as “...Nice fella too. Got a crooked back where a horse kicked him.” (P. 20) At first when reading, one may not
Crooks is a black man, living in a white society. He is referred to as the n-word, and is the only black man on the ranch. When Lennie and George first arrive they are greeted by a man who goes on to tell them about Crooks. He described him as “...Nice fella too. Got a crooked back where a horse kicked him.” (P. 20) At first when reading, one may not