Of Mice And Men Lennie's Dream

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George was one of the characters in the novel whose dream was denied. One of the problems stopping George from accomplishing his dream of owning their own land was Lennie. He had to take care of Lennie to make sure he didn't get into trouble. “An’ you ain't gonna do no bad things like you done in Weed neither”(3). The quote proves that George is trying to make sure Lennie does not do anything bad anymore. George also could not live without Lennie, he cares about him. Throughout the novel George was trying to help Lennie and himself, to accomplish the dream they had from wanting to own several acres of land. Another thing George can’t continue the dream he had because, Lennie is dead. What helped George continue the dream he pursued was Lennie

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