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Where does George go in chapter 4?
Where does George go in chapter 4?
into town
What do the men spend money on in town?
What do the men spend money on in town?
prostitution
Why isn't Crooks allowed in the bunkhouse?
Why isn't Crooks allowed in the bunkhouse?
He is black and the men say he stinks
What is Crooks' disability?
What is Crooks' disability?
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Crooks angers Lennie by supposing what idea?
Crooks angers Lennie by supposing what idea?
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Curley's wife asks about what happened to Lennie's face after the men won't talk about Curley's hand. He messes up by responding with what phrase?
Curley's wife asks about what happened to Lennie's face after the men won't talk about Curley's hand. He messes up by responding with what phrase?
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Where does Crooks live?
Where does Crooks live?
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What is the main theme explored in this chapter?
What is the main theme explored in this chapter?
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What does Curley's wife say to Crooks to assert her power towards him?
What does Curley's wife say to Crooks to assert her power towards him?
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Curley's wife insults the men in Crooks' room by?
Curley's wife insults the men in Crooks' room by?
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Study Notes
Chapter 4 Overview
- George goes into town, leaving the other men behind.
- The men often spend their money in town on prostitution.
Crooks' Character
- Crooks is excluded from the bunkhouse due to his race and is subjected to derogatory remarks, including accusations of having a foul odor.
- He has a physical disability characterized by a crooked spine.
Interaction Between Crooks and Lennie
- Crooks provokes Lennie by suggesting that George may not return, causing Lennie distress.
Curley’s Wife and Context
- Curley's wife inquires about Lennie's injuries after the men refuse to discuss Curley's hurt hand.
- Lennie mistakenly states, "He got it caught in a machine," revealing his inability to comprehend the situation.
Crooks' Living Situation
- Crooks resides in a barn, highlighting his social isolation and the alienation faced by marginalized characters.
Themes of Loneliness and Disability
- The chapter focuses on themes of loneliness and physical disability, illustrating the struggles experienced by characters like Crooks and Lennie.
Assertive Behavior of Curley’s Wife
- Curley's wife asserts her dominance over Crooks by referencing the idea of leaching, emphasizing her perceived superiority despite her own isolation.
Insults from Curley’s Wife
- She belittles the men present in Crooks' room, implying that they are all "weak ones" who have been left behind, further enforcing the hierarchy and social tensions among the characters.
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