The Role Of The American Dream In Of Mice And Men

In the story, Steinbeck shows that the American Dream impacts many of the characters lives. The characters like George and Lennie are trying to achieve their dream which is to have their own ranch. The American Dream was a major part of people's lives during the time period of the book. Dreams are a big part of the novel. For example, in chapter one George explains to Lennie, “O.k someday we’re gonna get the jack together and we’re gonna have a little house and a couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs.” (pg. 14) This shows that George and Lennie are wanting to have a place of their own. Therefore, they have hope for achieving their dream. In chapter one George tells Lennie, “If I was alone I could live so easy. I could go get a job an’ work, an’ no trouble.” (pg.11) This explains that if Lennie’s Aunt didn’t didn’t, George would be able to do this. Since she died George has to take care of him. For most characters it is difficult to achieve their dream. …show more content…
Such as in chapter five Curley’s Wife tells Lennie, “ Nother time met a guy, an he was in pitchers. He says he was gonna put me in the movies. Says I was a natural. Soon’s he got back to Hollywood he was gonna write to me about it but I never got that letter.” (pg. 88) This shows that she wasn’t able to be put in the movies and become an actress. As a result, she was affected by this because after that she wanted to do something with her life so she married Curley but she has to deal with his abusiveness towards her. For instance, chapter three George informs Lennie, “We gotta get a big stake together. I know little place we can get cheap, but they ain’t givin’ it