George, and Lennie finally reach the ranch after 10 miles of treacherous walking. They got the job and met the people from the ranch. Slim, Candy, Curley, Curley's wife, Carlson, and of course the "nigger" Crooks. Already in this chapter George and Lennie grow their strong hate for Curley. Crooks is the stable buck and has his own room because he is black. He is isolated becuase of his skin colour. Yes it may be nice to have your own room but loneliness is such a painful feeling.
From the distance came a clear call. "Stable Buck- ooh, sta-able Buck!" And then, " Where the hell is that God damn nigger?"(Steinbeck 29 1937).
There is no wrong doing in calling Crooks(stable buck), but there is no reason for calling him a nigger(ethnic slur). He was beaten, neglected, and abused by the boss. Crook's is just like any other human. We were all made in the image of God. I think the word "nigger" is used to empower the person who says it. It disrespects. and oppresses Crooks race. It is used several times in this book.
