english Of mice and men

“a little shed” — what does this suggest about Crooks?

His isolation and low status; he is physically separated from the other men.

“Crooks had reduced himself to nothing” — analyse it.

“Reduced” suggests racism has damaged his self-worth, showing its psychological impact.

“I can’t play because I’m black” — what is shown?

Racial segregation; Crooks is excluded from social activities solely because of his race.

“S’pose you didn’t have nobody” — why is this important?

Crooks exposes his loneliness, revealing how discrimination has left him socially isolated.

“If I say something, why it’s just a n*gger sayin’ it” — analyse.

The slur shows internalised racism and how Crooks expects his opinions to be dismissed.