The American Dream is described as the preferred goal or lifestyle many Americans dream of acquiring. Happiness, success, and wealth are all examples of many people’s idea of the American Dream. Most people view the American Dream as primarily good; however, William Faulkner’s quote states that the American Dream is a dangerous goal to strive towards, unless it is a good dream. In the novel, Of Mice and Men, the author, John Steinbeck, portrays the characters George and Lennie who have a dream of owning a farm together, living off of the land, and being their own bosses. Although George and Lennie’s American Dream allows them to work harder towards their goal, it also hurts George in the end because he is unable to fully achieve his dream
