But that didn’t insulate it from censorship challenges; in fact, Of Mice and Men is amongst the most challenged books of the last few decades. Challenges have included complaints about ...

The main characters in Of Mice and Men are George and Lennie ... particularly Curley’s wife, Candy and Crooks. Set during the Great Depression, these three characters demonstrate the harshness ...

His classic Of Mice and Men is starkly brought to life at the Octagon ... The pervasive nature of racism in society is acknowledged too with Crooks the black stable hand being forced to live ...

Of Mice and Men features a character named Crooks, a black stable-hand who befriends Lennie. A relatable character, he is often regarded as Steinbeck's attempt to highlight discrimination in 1930s ...