One reason which Crooks has a shotgun could be to defend himself from any unexpected attacks. Crooks is the only black character in the novel, and during the time when the novel is set, racism was still very common. Black people were lynched for crimes which they often did not commit. It is mentioned in the book that one Christmas on the ranch, Crooks was forced to fight another ranch worker. The shotgun could be to prevent any further attacks like these.
Crooks was born in California. He reveals this information during a conversation with Lennie in John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men."
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The name of the black farmhand in "Of Mice and Men" is Crooks. He is segregated from the other workers on the ranch and faces discrimination due to his race.
Crooks did not have any brothers in "Of Mice and Men." He is the only African-American worker on the ranch and faces segregation and isolation from the other workers.
In John Steinbeck's novella "Of Mice and Men," Crooks is only known by his last name. His full name is not provided in the text.
The black man in "Of Mice and Men" is named Crooks. He is the stable hand on the ranch where the story takes place. Crooks faces discrimination and isolation due to his race.
There are two film versions of the novel "Of Mice and Men" one made in 1992 and in 1939, Crooks is played by Joe Morton (1992) and by Leigh Whipper (1939).
The two main characters in "Of Mice and Men" are George Milton and Lennie Small.
Crooks, the stable hand, occupies the bunkhouse in "Of Mice and Men." He is segregated from the other ranch workers due to his race and is also disabled due to a past injury.
Crooks in "Of Mice and Men" is portrayed as lonely, marginalized, and cynical due to his race. He is also intelligent and perceptive, often using his keen insight to understand the other characters in the novella.