Crooks

Question 1

His boundaries quote

Answer 1

You got no right to come in my room.”

• Emphasizes the strict boundaries he maintains to protect himself from further emotional harm in a prejudiced society.
• his room is his only right

Question 2

The effect of racism on him quote

Answer 2

“Crooks had reduced himself to nothing. There was no personality, no ego—nothing to arouse either like or dislike.”

• Describes how systemic racism and isolation have stripped Crooks of his identity and dignity.