A portrait of racism

Chapter 4 in Of Mice and Man, paints a very realistic portrait of racism in the 1930s. Discuss at least two ways in which racism is explored in this chapter. Include quotes and your own analysis of key moments in this chapter that clearly demonstrate the racism that existed in the American 1930s. What do readers understand about racism as a result of reading this chapter?

During the time period Of Mice & Men, segregation still exist. Even though there is no more slavery, racism is still evident. An example of this is Crooks who is an african american. Everyone shares a room with each other except this man, because of his skin color. Since he is black he has to be isolated from the rest of everyone. Another example of the racism that exist is when Lennie is talking to him about him & George owning some land. "You're nuts" (Steinbeck 74). At that time period african Americans did not have the right to own any land so to hear this sounded like a joke to Crooks. By reading this chapter you will now know more on how blacks were treated if they had a job. They were like an animal in a cage. Come out when you are told to and if your not just stay lonely and depressed in your room. By reading this you now know the mental-aspect of being colored during the 1930s.