Steinbeck starts and ends the chapter with crooks putting liniment on his back . Why does he repeat this detail?

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chapter 4

Asked by Janice S #401894 on 11/29/2014 12:20 AM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 11/29/2014 3:06 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 11/29/2014 3:06 AM

Steinbeck repeats this detail to illustrate the fact that Crooks' life will never change.

Of Mice and Men