2018 OMAM blog (F period)

When Lennie comes to Crooks to see the puppy Crooks will eventually learn that Lennie has a disability. First, he is socially awkward and doesn't know how to talk to Crooks "Lennie smiled helplessly in an attempt to make friends" (68). Lennie then asks why he isn't allowed in the bunkhouse not understanding racism. At this point Crooks understands that Lennie has a disability, and he gives Lennie what he came for "'Well, go see your pup, then" (69). You can tell Crooks understands Lennie, because the tone of his voice is like as if he is talking to a kid. Crooks finds out that Lennie doesn't have bad intentions coming to see him. Crooks feels comfortable with Lennie because Crooks said "'Come on in and sit a while" (69). Crooks now sees more as a friend then an enemy.

While George is talking about the 10 acre land Candy wants his own land. Candy wants the free land instead of being a old man who cleans up. He hears about how beautiful the land is and decides to ask if they he can live there. George says no because he knows that Candy lost a hand and would not be a big help "I gotta think about that"(59). He doesn't want to say it straight to his face but on the inside he doesn't want candy on the land.

I believe that Slim doesn't know where he is located on the leadership ladder. I think this because slim treats people as if he is a lower position and acts a higher position when he is around other people. For example he is more genital towards George and Lennie but he talks to Carlson in a more "show off" manner "I drowned four of them right off". That is why I think Slim is unsure of his social position.