In the Book “Of Mice And Men” ,it shows a good example of how discrimination holds back minority's from simple things . the character “crooks” is an African American worker , who stays with the group and works with them, although he is treated horribly , does not get the same benefits as the other men , such as being able to sleep where they do, and is harassed for his skin color . This shows how America doesn't provide the American dream for everyone equally because even tho crooks is working as hard as everyone else , he is held back from oppurtunity because of his skin color . It makes it nearly impossible for him to ever achieve his dreams