In the novel "Of Mice and Men" George and Lennie have a dream to own a farm with animals and the whole thing. This dream of theirs represents the American dream. Even now we all wish we could be celebrities and stuff, back then it was to own something you could call your own and not work for someone else. For most the American dream never comes true.
"Of Mice and Men" explores the American Dream through the characters of George and Lennie, migrant workers who dream of owning their own land and living independently. However, their dream is constantly hindered by societal barriers and personal challenges, ultimately leading to a tragic outcome that questions the reality of achieving the American Dream during the Great Depression.
what does the American dream have to do with of mice and men
John Steinbeck wrote "Of Mice and Men" in 1937. This novel explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the American Dream during the Great Depression.
The ranch that George and Lennie dream of owning is called the "American Dream Ranch".
The unifying theme for Of Mice and Men is the failure of the American Dream in the 1930's.
The American dream, friendship and loneliness, strength and weakness, and human nature.
yuck no
Both "Of Mice and Men" and "The Great Gatsby" depict characters striving for the American Dream in the 1920s. In both novels, characters pursue wealth, success, and upward mobility in pursuit of happiness. However, both novels also highlight the emptiness and disillusionment that can come with the pursuit of the American Dream.
Lennie's priorities in 'Of Mice and Men' are to follow George's lead, stay out of trouble, and fulfill his dream of owning a piece of land with rabbits. He values his friendship with George and wants to do right by him.
To tend the rabbits
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. A bit depressing but it's a good read.
the men in the 1930's america were lonely and they lived by the american dream. they couldnt trust anyone but in mice and men we see that lennie and george are together and slim questions gfeorge about his relationship with lennie.
The dream in "Of Mice and Men" is on page 40 in some editions of the book. This is when George is describing to Lennie their shared dream of owning a piece of land and living off the fat of the land.