TS: In Steinbecks novel, Of Mice

and Men, he emphasizes the theme

that loneliness is often provoked by
the lonely individual through the
black stable buck Crooks.

CD: Furthermore, Steinbeck asserts, It was

difficult for Crooks to conceal his pleasure
with anger when Lennie and Candy come
to talk to Crooks in the stable (75).

CD: For example, Steinbeck writes, He kept

his distance and demanded that other people
keep theirsI aint wanted in the
bunkhouse, and you aint wanted in my
room (67-68).

CM: In other words,

Crooks chooses to
remain in isolation.

CM: Though other

outcasts like Lennie
and Candy attempt to
spend time with
Crooks, he guards
himself to avoid the
possibility of being let
down by others.

CM: Crooks has been

perpetually lonely
throughout the years
because of racial
segregation for being
African American and
chooses to distance
himself from any future
relationships.

CS: Like so many others, Crooks fears

hinder him from establishing
relationships that would help him
conquer loneliness.

CM: Therefore, he
masks any positive
emotions with
negative responses to
make it seem like he
does not care and
dislikes all others.