Of Mice and Men

Chapter 4

Why does Crooks treat Lennie cruelly?

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Crooks treats Lennie in the way he has been treated. After he and Lennie interact for a few minutes, Crooks sees that Lennie is in a similar position to himself.... and that he is harmless. The men won't allow Lennie to tag along anymore than they will let him.

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Of Mice and Men