A Dream In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men
Each person has been taught to hope, to have a dream. I always shot for the stars; I wanted to be a princess, obviously that didn’t work out though. As every individual ages his or her aspirations become more realistic; I aspire to have a stable job and a loving family. In Of Mice and Men the men are united by their shared dreams of stability, security, freedom, and of course to tend the rabbits. The theme for Of Mice and Men is everyone has dreams and dreams don’t always come true.
To George, his vision of having their own residence means individuality, security, being their own boss, and feeling as if he had a good social status. While talking to Candy, George says “S'pose they was a carnival or a circus come to town, or a ball game, or …show more content…
any damn thing.” Old Candy nodded in appreciation of the idea. “We'd just go to her,” George said. “We wouldn't ask nobody if we could. Jus' say, 'We'll go to her,' an' we would. Jus' milk the cow and sling some grain to the chickens an' go to her.” (60-61) This supports the theme to Of Mice and Men because it shows that George, like everyone else, has a dream. After George shoots Lennie either his dream drastically changed, or he gave it up all together.
For Lennie, the men’s dream can be associated with what he pets —the mouse, the pup, and Curley’s wife’s hair— the farmhouse means security, the opportunity for responsibility — tending to the rabbits— and a home where he won't be afraid, but in all simplicity Lennie wants to tend the rabbits. Lennie and George talk about the rabbits constantly; the following is an example of when they have talked about Lennie’s dream "I remember about the rabbits, George." "The hell with the rabbits. That's all you can ever remember is them rabbits." (13) Lennie was completely obsessed with being able to tend the rabbits; It was his dream. This is why he constantly had George repeat the story; throughout the book his dream is what drives him. The author says “And George raised the gun and steadied it, and he brought the muzzle of it close to the back of Lennie’s head the hand shook violently, but his face set and his hand steadied. He pulled the trigger.” (106) Obviously, Lennie cannot achieve his dream after he dies.
To Candy, the dream that George gave to him looked desirable, because he sees the farm as a place where he can assert a responsibility he didn't take when he let Carlson kill his dog, it offers security for his increasing age and a home where he will fit in. Candy says "Maybe if I give you guys my money, you'll let me hoe in the garden even after I ain't no good at it."(3) This shows Candy’s dream of living a good life, with security. When George shoots Lennie and gives up on his dream, Candy would’ve been left in the middle. Curley’s wife had a dissimilar dream than the others, to be famous; however, this did not transpire.
Curley’s wife talks to the men—Crooks, Lennie, and Candy — about her dreams of being famous " I tell ya I could of went with shows. Not jus' one, neither. An' a guy tol' me he could put me in pitchers…" She was breathless with indignation. "—Sat'iday night. Ever'body out doin' som'pin'. Ever'body! An' what am I doin'? Standin' here talkin' to a bunch of bindle stiffs—a nigger an' a dum-dum and a lousy ol' sheep—an' likin' it because they ain't nobody else." (88-89)This quote from Curley’s wife reveals; it also demonstrates how her dreams did not …show more content…
materialize.
Each of the men — George, Lennie, and Candy — shared one dream that amalgamated them; Curley’s wife did not share a dream with the men but she did have one of her own.
All four characters have aspirations that affect them throughout the book. George, Lennie, and Candy are all motivated by their hope for the future, they constantly work towards their dream; however, Curley’s wife lived her life wishing that she would’ve pursued her dreams. The idea of having their own land excites Lennie very much. He dreams of taking care of the rabbits and other animals. George hopes this dream comes true so that he can lead a "better"
life.
To George, his vision of having their own residence means individuality, security, being their own boss, and feeling as if he had a good social status. While talking to Candy, George says “S'pose they was a carnival or a circus come to town, or a ball game, or …show more content…
any damn thing.” Old Candy nodded in appreciation of the idea. “We'd just go to her,” George said. “We wouldn't ask nobody if we could. Jus' say, 'We'll go to her,' an' we would. Jus' milk the cow and sling some grain to the chickens an' go to her.” (60-61) This supports the theme to Of Mice and Men because it shows that George, like everyone else, has a dream. After George shoots Lennie either his dream drastically changed, or he gave it up all together.
For Lennie, the men’s dream can be associated with what he pets —the mouse, the pup, and Curley’s wife’s hair— the farmhouse means security, the opportunity for responsibility — tending to the rabbits— and a home where he won't be afraid, but in all simplicity Lennie wants to tend the rabbits. Lennie and George talk about the rabbits constantly; the following is an example of when they have talked about Lennie’s dream "I remember about the rabbits, George." "The hell with the rabbits. That's all you can ever remember is them rabbits." (13) Lennie was completely obsessed with being able to tend the rabbits; It was his dream. This is why he constantly had George repeat the story; throughout the book his dream is what drives him. The author says “And George raised the gun and steadied it, and he brought the muzzle of it close to the back of Lennie’s head the hand shook violently, but his face set and his hand steadied. He pulled the trigger.” (106) Obviously, Lennie cannot achieve his dream after he dies.
To Candy, the dream that George gave to him looked desirable, because he sees the farm as a place where he can assert a responsibility he didn't take when he let Carlson kill his dog, it offers security for his increasing age and a home where he will fit in. Candy says "Maybe if I give you guys my money, you'll let me hoe in the garden even after I ain't no good at it."(3) This shows Candy’s dream of living a good life, with security. When George shoots Lennie and gives up on his dream, Candy would’ve been left in the middle. Curley’s wife had a dissimilar dream than the others, to be famous; however, this did not transpire.
Curley’s wife talks to the men—Crooks, Lennie, and Candy — about her dreams of being famous " I tell ya I could of went with shows. Not jus' one, neither. An' a guy tol' me he could put me in pitchers…" She was breathless with indignation. "—Sat'iday night. Ever'body out doin' som'pin'. Ever'body! An' what am I doin'? Standin' here talkin' to a bunch of bindle stiffs—a nigger an' a dum-dum and a lousy ol' sheep—an' likin' it because they ain't nobody else." (88-89)This quote from Curley’s wife reveals; it also demonstrates how her dreams did not …show more content…
materialize.
Each of the men — George, Lennie, and Candy — shared one dream that amalgamated them; Curley’s wife did not share a dream with the men but she did have one of her own.
All four characters have aspirations that affect them throughout the book. George, Lennie, and Candy are all motivated by their hope for the future, they constantly work towards their dream; however, Curley’s wife lived her life wishing that she would’ve pursued her dreams. The idea of having their own land excites Lennie very much. He dreams of taking care of the rabbits and other animals. George hopes this dream comes true so that he can lead a "better"
life.