The Great Depression affected millions, not only in America, but also around the world. One of the world’s most popular novelles, “Of Mice and Men” is the story of two migrant ranch workers searching for work in California during the Great Depression, set in the 1930s. This essay will cover the two character’s, Lennie Small and George Milton, dream and how certain factors affect it.
George and Lennie’s dream is to live the American Dream. One can tell George and Lennie share the American Dream with numerous others from when the pair discuss their plans; “some day – we’re gonna have a little house and a couple of acres.” To zoom in on Steinbeck’s use of “we’re”, instead of another subject such as “I”. The implications on the reader of this type
George and Lennie’s dream is to live the American Dream. One can tell George and Lennie share the American Dream with numerous others from when the pair discuss their plans; “some day – we’re gonna have a little house and a couple of acres.” To zoom in on Steinbeck’s use of “we’re”, instead of another subject such as “I”. The implications on the reader of this type