The American Dream is based on the key concept that if people worked hard they will succeed regardless of their age, gender or race. This was an appealing idea for many in the 1930’s during the great depression. Countless people were searching for jobs and were exploited by employers who underpay and treated them unfairly. Throughout the novel Steinbeck uses different characters to highlight the impossibility of this dream.
George and Lennie have a dream to have their own farm and live off the fat of the land. This dream becomes impossible because George is exploited by a bias and prejudice society that underpays him, making this dream impossible to attain. While Lennie has mental issues in a society that does not acknowledge him has serving
George and Lennie have a dream to have their own farm and live off the fat of the land. This dream becomes impossible because George is exploited by a bias and prejudice society that underpays him, making this dream impossible to attain. While Lennie has mental issues in a society that does not acknowledge him has serving