Of Mice and Men: Unaccomplished American Dreams
The book Of Mice and Men really hits on the idea of the American dream and in this case the main characters, George and Lennie’, dream. The dream consisted of George and Lennie owning their own ranch with rabbits for Lennie and extra acres of land for others who wanted to share it with them. Characters like Candy and Crooks dream of having their own farms too. Many can argue that death is the main reason that the dream failed and that is not totally true. The dream failed because of the society around them.
In the book, George and Lennie’s dream of owning a farm would allow them to sustain themselves and offer them protection from the hateful world. This represents an American type of thinking. Especially since Lennie is mentally handicapped, …show more content…
"An' live off the fatta the lan'," Lennie shouted.(page14) The book shows that for poor migrant workers during the Great Depression, the American Dream became a trap. All of the characters in the book dream of life, liberty, and happiness, but none of them ever get it. As Crooks says when he hears of Lennie’s dream to own his own farm, “Nobody ever gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land. It’s just in their head. They’re all the time talkin’ about it, but it’s jus’ in their head.”(page 74 )
Overall, while the dream may have failed, Of Mice and Men suggests that in order for life to be full and meaningful, it must contain dreams. George and Lennie never achieve their dream because of society, but the dream keeps their wonderful friendship together. Their dream is real because it’s real in their minds. The dream keeps Lennie happy and stops George from becoming mean and lonely like most ranch workers. The dream gives them life, even if life never allows them to achieve their
The book Of Mice and Men really hits on the idea of the American dream and in this case the main characters, George and Lennie’, dream. The dream consisted of George and Lennie owning their own ranch with rabbits for Lennie and extra acres of land for others who wanted to share it with them. Characters like Candy and Crooks dream of having their own farms too. Many can argue that death is the main reason that the dream failed and that is not totally true. The dream failed because of the society around them.
In the book, George and Lennie’s dream of owning a farm would allow them to sustain themselves and offer them protection from the hateful world. This represents an American type of thinking. Especially since Lennie is mentally handicapped, …show more content…
"An' live off the fatta the lan'," Lennie shouted.(page14) The book shows that for poor migrant workers during the Great Depression, the American Dream became a trap. All of the characters in the book dream of life, liberty, and happiness, but none of them ever get it. As Crooks says when he hears of Lennie’s dream to own his own farm, “Nobody ever gets to heaven, and nobody gets no land. It’s just in their head. They’re all the time talkin’ about it, but it’s jus’ in their head.”(page 74 )
Overall, while the dream may have failed, Of Mice and Men suggests that in order for life to be full and meaningful, it must contain dreams. George and Lennie never achieve their dream because of society, but the dream keeps their wonderful friendship together. Their dream is real because it’s real in their minds. The dream keeps Lennie happy and stops George from becoming mean and lonely like most ranch workers. The dream gives them life, even if life never allows them to achieve their