Of Mice and Men
Why do Crooks act aloof? ( In chapter 4 )
Why do Crooks act aloof?
Why do Crooks act aloof?
Crooks is not allowed in the bunkhouse because he is black. Although he is desperately lonely, he feels like he needs to act aloof in order keep a little self-respect. He initially doesn't want Lennie to come into his small room because it is the only space he has to call his own.