Crooks Flashcards
1
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Name some adjectives to describe crooks
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isolated excluded ostracised marginalised discriminated against low in status due to place in society - second-class citizen craves friendship and validation Treated as an animal- lives in a barn Bitter Sharp witted Torments Lennie Resentful
2
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What does curleys wife do to crooks?
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Quickly reminds him of his place in society because of racial tension built in society
3
Q
List some crooks quotes
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“Nobody gets to heaven” bitter + realistic “Toneless” Tries to forge a relationship with Lennie Backed out the dream “It’s just a coloured man saying it” - no power Conceals his pleasure with anger Ironic Wise guy Negatively opinionated Not valued Knows rights Intelligent Irritated Hopeless on outlook on life - pessimistic Disabled Permanent on ranch
4
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Quotes of crooks loneliness and isolation
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“Got books in his room” doesn’t compensate for friendship
“Guy goes nuts if he ain’t got nobody” -believes loneliness causes bitterness and causes u to be cynical
He didn’t always live a lonely life
“White kids came to play at our place”
5
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Give a quote to show crooks powerless position on the ranch - little power
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Has intellectual power over Lennie to emotionally abuse him in the same manner he endures “lighted with pleasure”
