what does Curley's wife mean by saying she can have Crooks "strung up a tree."?

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ch. 4 in the novel

Asked by krysten g #269881 on 9/23/2012 5:02 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 9/23/2012 5:03 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/23/2012 5:03 PM

Shew can have him hung because of his color (lynching).

Answered by Aslan on 9/23/2012 5:03 PM

She is lashing out at Crooks to feel better herself. She could say something and being black they would hang him.