Crooks is a black man that isn't treated equally from the other workers because he is black. ... Crooks is always alone because he is black. ... The victims of discrimination in this novel are: Crooks, a black stable buck; Curly's Wife, the farm owner's neglected daughter-in-law; and Candy, an old, disabled housekeeper.  ... "They play cards in there, but I can't play because I'm black. ... "(pg. 34) This quote illustrates how the boys on the farm won't allow Crooks to play cards because he's black. ...

• Word Count: 3171
• Approx Pages: 13
• Grade Level: High School