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?

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Racism is explored in this chapter when Crooks is telling George and Lenny to get out of the barn when they are present inside. The other form of racism is when Curley wont let crooks talk to his wife. This is displayed in chapter 4. This is understood because it is from the 1930's and a time of segregation.