Of mIce and Men
...f the way others treat him with disrespect. Crook’s does not know how to rid his frustration and as a result, he lashes out at others because they are cruel to him. Crook’s is not allowed to participate in daily events with white people. He is treated unfairly and therefore acts the same way toward the white people. Candy is an old, physically disabled worker, who has worked on the ranch practically his whole life. When Candy was on the ranch, he got into an accident that cost him a physical handicap. Farm machinery took away his hand, leaving him disabled. As a result of Candy’s age and disability he has a feeling of uselessness. He is often afraid of losing his work, but try’s to get involved in work with the other ranchers. Since Candy feels that he is old, he places himself in a state of mind that handicaps him more than his missing hand ever will. He looks down on himself as an old worthless man wasting away his last few years. Candy is so down that he puts himself into a state of solitude. He is often allowed to go out with the other guys, but he always refuses due to his negative aspect towards himself. Candy thinks that nobody wants to be friends with him because of his disability. Eventually, he tries to find a friendship by attempting to join the dream of George and Lennie, to own and run their own ranch. This is one of Candy’s desperate attempts to find a place in society and meaning in life. Candy offered his services to become a part of George and Lennie’s friendship and dream. Curley’s wife is a tease to everybody on the ranch. She will dress revealingly and is flirtatious. She makes use of her stunning body to gain the attention of the ranchers to comfort her loneliness. By getting close to the ranchers, she can share her personal concerns and experiences; therefore giving her a sense of relief and making her feel wanted. Since her reputation is being a flirtatious women, none of the ranch workers want to talk to her. No matter how hard she tries, she can never fit in. Curley’s wife notices how simple-minded ...