In the 4th section, or chapter 4, Crooks character is clearly
defined. The fact that Crooks has accumulated lots of books shows that he is used to being alone
because no one wants to be with him. Being into reading is one way to avoid lonliness. Then, as
he begins to talk with Lennie, at first he doesn't want Lennie near him. Lennie really doesn't
mean any harm, but Crooks is used to white guys harming him. This guardedness further develops
Crooks' lonliness. As you get further into the chapter, you see that Crooks is almost eager to
make fun of Lennie because he doesn't have anyone to do that to. He tells Lennie how easy it
would be to befriend someone like Lennie because a Lennie wouldn't go tell secrets. He further
tells Lennie about his family was alone. He has a few words that really demonstrate his longing
for friendship which conversely demonstrates lonliness:
"The thing is, they're talkin' or they're settin' still
not talkin'. It don't make no difference, no
difference."
Crooks would really like
someone to just "set with". But he can't because the guys think he
stinks.
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