Pride In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

The American Dream has been a point of pride in our nation’s history. This dream that any man or woman can come from any background and have an equal chance at success has excited people all around the world. If a person sets a goal and works hard for it, they might someday achieve it. This goal may be someone being their own boss, living in a house in the suburbs with a white picket fence, or having a family of their own. The strive for success carries over into literature. In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the American Dream is the motivation for the men on the farm to work. Throughout the entire story, George and Lenny speak of a place they will have to themselves. It’s nothing much, but it’s land they can farm together. They will have all sorts of trees and crops to tend to, and Lennie is exhilarated when George explains that Lennie will be in charge of taking care of the rabbits. While the two men have little money because of the low wages they receive for working on farms, they realize that if they save their money and continue to work, they will one day have enough to pay for their land. When Candy, an elderly man who works on the same …show more content…
In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, it’s the reason the men go to work. This dream of achieving one’s own success is one of the reasons America is so great. Every person is working their hardest to achieve greatness, and in doing so, pushes others to do the same. They compete against each other, enhancing the other’s performance. It’s also why it’s called the “melting pot” of the world. People from all corners of the Earth want to come and have their chance at a better life. As Americans, we should be honored to live in such a place. The saying “the grass is greener on the other side” is how immigrants feel about our home. This is what the founding fathers of our country fought for, and what we should continue to strive