...Dreams Dreaming, it is a part of our human nature. As people we dream about many things such as things we want, love, happiness and many more. In John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, during the great depression, the characters of the novel dream about having a better life. These dreams inspire them to persevere through their harsh lives, but many unforeseen events cause the destruction of these dreams. The two big dreamers in the novel is the main characters; George and Lennie. They always dreamed about having their own farm, which motivated the two to work and go on with life. Instead of blowing out their money every night like all the workers on the ranch, George and Lennie save up their money for their goal of having a farm. “Guys like us...
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...Of Mice and Men is a novella by John Steinbeck about the price that one may have to pay in order to pursue the American dream, especially when one is a woman. The American dream drives a woman to success causing a lack in sense of belonging.When a woman pursues a dream of the unordinary society is taken back and is quick to root against them. Steinbeck shows a women chasing the American dream often results in dragging personal relationships. Curley's wife is the loneliest character in the story, not only was it a challenge to be taken seriously as a woman back then, but she was also stuck in an unhealthy marriage. In the 1930’s it was very much a “dream” for women to pursue their goals, for most women they were known for working indoors...
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...such lesson, the impossibility of a perfect dream coming to fruition, is often expressed. An example of this is in John Steinbeck’s classic novel, Of Mice and Men. One character in this novel, Candy, had hoped to settle down in the near future, but this dream was inevitably broken. Candy, the aforementioned character, was the swamper in Steinbeck’s novel. He had a strong ambition to join George Milton’s and Lennie Small’s future dream ranch. Candy had just lost his dog, had no living relatives, and disliked his current occupation, so he was really looking forward to this plan. Candy shows his excitement, along with Milton and Small, “They all sat still, all bemused by the beauty of the thing [the dream],” (Steinbeck 60). At this point in time, the dream had seemed actually possible to all three men, especially since Candy had offered such a large sum for the purchase of the ranch. Since Candy had nothing else to look forward to, he soon realized that this dream was everything to him....
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...Dreams. They motivate us to persevere in spite of challenges, just to achieve these goals, big or small. Often times, we miss out on opportunities concerning these dreams by letting other things take priority, even if it’s accidental. In the novella Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the circumstances of Lennie and Curley’s life demonstrate how fleeting dreams can be, no matter how hard one tries to realize them. Curley’s wife, who never even received a name in the story, is one of the most under developed characters in literary history. One of the few things we know about this girl is that her dreams were crushed, which prompted her to marry for money instead of love. Curley’s wife was scouted as an actress at the tender age of 15, but her mother refused to let her join the traveling show she so desperately wanted to join. This...
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...The book Of Mice and Men was written in 1937 by John Steinbeck and takes place during the Great Depression in the 1930’s. The novel follows two migrant workers, Lennie and George, as they travel around California looking for work. When Lennie and George find jobs at a ranch in Salinas, California, they have to work extra hard just to be able to survive the harsh and cruel environment. Throughout the book, dreams of the characters are a reoccurring motif. Throughout the book, many of the characters share their past or present dreams with one another. The former dreams the characters hold onto, or the new goals they set for the future give them something pleasant to look forward to when the rest of their life is not as enjoyable. The strongest and most reoccurring dream is Lennie and George’s. Lennie and George rely on each other throughout the book and need each other to make it. They are polar opposites; George is a small, smart, pugnacious man, and Lennie is sweet, giant, and slow. The qualities that Lennie lacks, such as his intelligence, George helps...
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...Of Mice and Men Theme Essay For many it is hard to live life without a dream or goal to work towards. For George and Lennie, two characters in Of Mice and Men,by John Steinbeck, the friendship and dream shared between them is crucial to their survival. Without each other they would be lost in a cruel world. In Of Mice and Men, a historical fiction novel by John Steinbeck, the theme, everybody needs something to believe in, is supported by Steinbeck's use of writing structure. At the beginning of every chapter, Steinbeck describes the surroundings in immense detail. This structural aspect of the book remains constant throughout the novel. The description of the outside world helps readers understand why George and Lennie need something to hold onto, such as George and Lennie’s dream of surviving on their own and not having to depend on someone else to give them money. In the beginning of chapter one, the surroundings are described as “... beaten hard by tramps who come wearily down from the highway in the evening to jungle- up near water.”(pg 2) This quote shows that Lennie and George are walking down the same trodden path that many others have...
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...My American Dream I remember when I was younger, on warm weekend nights, cuddled up on the couch with a bowl of buttery popcorn, watching Disney films pondering… what would life be like as a princess? To be constantly surrounded by the magic, to dance with my prince charming in the most magnificent palace with all eyes on me, to be the most beautiful and cherished girl in the whole kingdom. I'm sure nearly every little girl has the dream, but for most people it disappears over time. Not for me. True… it could be considered near impossible, but ever since those memorable nights I have dreamed to work as a Disney character at the resort.Transition needed here between your dream and theirs. Like nearly every person, real or fictional, George and Lennie have a dream. “ O.K. Someday—we're gonna get the jack together and we're gonna have a little house and a couple of acres and' a cow and some pigs and—" "An' live off the fatta the lan'," Lennie shouted” (Steinbeck 14). In John Steinbeck's novel Of Mice and Men George Milton and Lennie Small find themselves traveling together in order to find work. Though some deem (since you used “find” in your last sentence) it strange that two men spend so much time together, George and Lennie compliment each other. George, the smaller yet intelligent one, helps Lennie to function with...
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...In the novel Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck illustrates that purpose supports dreams, but when they are destroyed, the loss of hope prevents a dream from being achieved. As George and Lennie settle in a forest, in search of their job, George and Lennie start to speak about their dream. Lennie justifies the purpose of their dream, stating, “But not us! An’ why? Because...because I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you”(Steinbeck 14). As George and Lennie talk about their dreams, they do know that the only drive or motive behind the dream is each other and that is their purpose of the dream. Steinbeck provides viewers this quote because, he wants them to think about what would happen if they lost their purpose, and that...
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...Dreams Control You Migrant workers in the early 1900s created dreams to give them hope during the hard times. Most of their dreams were not completed. Lennie and George are migrant workers who go and work on a farm in California. Just like real migrant workers George and Lennie have a dream. Their dream is to buy a small farm with cows, chickens, and rabbits. John Steinbeck shows the power of dreams with Lennie through his following of orders, his fear of losing the dream, and his hope at the end of the story. George illustrates the power of dream by threatening to take away Lennie’s dream if he gets into anymore trouble. Lennie loves the dream so much that he would do anything thing if it meant he would be able to keep it.“But you ain’t gonna get in no trouble, because if you do, I won’t let you tend the rabbits”...
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...Many of the characters in the novella Of Mice and Men had dreams, that with the circumstances, were unattainable. Does that mean that they should not dream? Due to the lack of hope caused by the Great Depression, dreams were crucial in order to motivate the workers. The Great Depression resulted in a lack of steady jobs, which contributed to the increase of migrant workers. John Steinbeck, the author of Of Mice and Men , described the lives of two migrant workers, George Milton and Lennie Smalls, who spent their lives in California, moving from place to place...
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...R.I.P Although people may have the best intentions and carefully-laid plans, factors outside their control can prohibit their dreams from becoming reality. Throughout Lennie and George's journey in the Novel Of Mice and Men we are introduced to a variety of characters. Each character is different in their own way and have different feelings for George and Lennie. Through the character of Candy, Steinbeck shows that issues outside the control of an individual often limit the achievement of an individual’s dreams. What makes Candy's dream special is that he shares it with George and Lennie. While eavesdropping on lennie and George's conversation he hears George explaining the dream to Lennie, Candy is fascinated about the idea of their dream. Having a farm with a lot of land is very appealing to him, so Candy buds into the conversation and attempts to get in on the dream. Candy quotes “ Suppose I went with you guys. That's three hundred and fifty bucks I'd put in. I ain't much good, but I could tend the chickens...
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...Dreams Not Fulfilled Dreams play a big role in many people’s lives whether it’s an achievable dream or not. Mostly everyone has dreams that they are aiming to accomplish. In the novel, Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck, dreams are a major part of the story because most characters have one. Dreams are something that everyone wants to achieve because they give people hope, but sometimes those dreams are crushed and never get accomplished. Many characters in this novel have or had dreams that they were aiming for which is a major part in the story. In chapter 1, George tells Lennie, “- we’re gonna get that jack together and we’re gonna have a little house and a couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs.” (p.14) This shows that George and Lennie dream of living off of a piece of land that they will own. They already have in mind what they want since George explained it with detail. They just have to work hard for it. Another character, Curley’s wife, tells Lennie, “Coulda been in the movies, an’...
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...In Of Mice and Men John Steinbeck shows that on oneself’s way to the American Dream there will be distractions and ourselves can easily be derailed. For my song, I chose MKTO-American Dream.This social issue is shown in Of Mice And Men heavily throughout the book it seems as if John Steinbeck does not believe In the American dream. The social issue of the American dream is shown in the book Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck. The evidence provided very early on in the beginning of the book. “There is a path through the willows and among the sycamores, a path beaten hard by boys coming down from the ranches to swim in the deep pool, and beaten hard by tramps who come wearily down from the highway in the evening to jungle-up near water” as you read the quote you are thinking about the American Dream. As the men went down to the river, they each had some sort of “American Dream”. We each have had dreams about the future of what we want to make of ourselves. I feel as if he said that relationships are distractions unless the said persons in a relationship with is helping Themselves achieve Thou goal/dream. Another quote to support this idea is, “Lennie watched him with wide eyes, and old Candy watched him too. Lennie said softly, "We could live offa the fatta the lan'." "Sure,"...
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...Dreams all differ in their own ways, everyone have different dreams . The people in the book had their own dreams. Curly’s wife had her dream to become an actress. Lennie wanted to tened to the rabbits on the farm.The dreams of the people in mice of men are all vastly different and are implicated differently throughout the story. Lennie wants to tened to rabbits , Curly’s wife want’s to be an actress.In the book it said that lennie wanted to tened to the rabbits and curley’s wife wanted to be an actress.page 88 for lennie and page 88 for curley’s wife.The both of them have different dreams and want to live there own dreams.This says that everyone in the book of mice and men have there own dream. Candy was going to give lennie and george money...
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...Opportunities, power, wealth, are all parts of the American Dream, a dream to achieve what not had. A selfish dream, but also a necessary one. Of Mice and Men is about two friends George, and Lennie. They both struggle to survive in the great depression. They work at a ranch, all is going well until Lennie accidentally kills Curley’s wife (The ranch owner’s son), in the end George has to kill Lennie. Steinbeck uses symbols such as the farm, Lennie’s rabbits, and Lennie’s death to represent George and Lennie’s unattainable dream. He uses the farm and rabbits as their goal, and Lennie’s death as an obstacle or failure for having the American Dream. Most of the people on the ranch shared a simple dream, to own land. George and Lennie had originally...
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