Lovecraft seems to hate doing jobs as he tells John Steinbeck to get over with their work since he wants to go home. He also easily dismisses when something doesn't go their way, such as when the vehicle they were in crashed, he just ignores it. He also doesn't like being the center of attention, as it makes him itch. However, he is also able to tell if something is a trap to lure them out, even asking Steinbeck the reason why they are going. He also appears to be always anxious.