Why does Crooks let Lennie into his room?
a. He can't stand people
b. He likes Lennie
c. He just wants company
d. He hates Curley
A: c
To understand why Crooks lets Lennie into his room, we need to analyze the story. In John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men, Crooks is the only black ranch worker and lives separately from the other workers. He is often isolated, discriminated against, and lonely.
Crooks initially refuses to let Lennie into his room because he is used to being alone and does not trust people. However, when Lennie enters Crooks' room without permission and displays childlike innocence, Crooks realizes that Lennie may be harmless and poses no threat to him.
Moreover, Crooks starts opening up to Lennie because he also craves companionship and wants someone to talk to. He begins to feel a sense of connection with Lennie, recognizing that they both experience loneliness and marginalization in their lives.
Therefore, the correct answer is c) He just wants company.