During the Great Depression there was a great need for companionship. After George kills Lennie and he is regretful and conflicted. ""I just don’t it" George said tiredly." (Steinbeck, 107) George has just killed Lennie and is still struggling with the regret of killing his friend. Crooks is starting to get bored being alone all of the time. "Books ain't no good a guy needs someone to talk too" (Steinbeck, 72) Crooks is so tired of having no one to talk too and says that books can not replace a companion. "Crooks said" Well, ok if you feel like that." (Steinbeck, 83) Crooks doesn’t want the guys to leave because, he never has someone to talk too. During the Great Depression there was a need people to be able to talk to someone and be with them
