Of Mice and Men
Chapter 4
Why does Crooks treat Lennie cruelly?
Why does Crooks treat Lennie cruelly?
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.
Of Mice and Men