Unraveling Complexity: the Enigmatic Presence of Crooks in “Of Mice and Men”
Words: 350 2307Within John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men," the character Crooks emerges as a tapestry of complexity, echoing the nuanced exploration akin to the Battle of the Alamo. Crooks, the stable buck with a solitary existence, defies simplistic categorization, becoming more than a conventional supporting character as he mirrors the intricate layers of historical events. Crooks, named for his crooked back, navigates a racially segregated society as an African American man. Much like the Battle of the Alamo, Crooks' narrative challenges […]