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    Of mice and men is a brilliant book. This is because it shows not only the obvious fact that Lennie needs George to survive but a more important part is how George needs Lennie. This is because Lennie gives George hope and allows his fantasys of a farm of their own to become a reality. When George shoots Lennie‚ it shows that along with Lennie their dream together has also died and George is once again faced with the harsh reality that the dream will never happen.yadayahahah i just want to get an

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    In this essay I will discuss the importance of dreams in ’Of mice and Men’ to the characters. Dreams in the novella go wrong‚ get broken and shattered. This is what happens all the way through the novella. In the book all of the ranch workers have the same dream; the American dream. The main characters who share this dream are George and Lennie. They’re dream is to have their own farm which they own. It is a dream of working for themselves and earning their own money. For George and Lennie‚ the

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    My Hopes & Dreams Everyone wants to become successful in the future‚ right? When you were younger‚ you were always asked‚ “What do you want become when you grow up?” Some said a princess‚ rich‚ a singer‚ a fashion designer and even to fly! (Literally). But as we are growing up‚ that question will be asked again. Yet this time seriously. Some said a doctor‚ an MP‚ an architect‚ etc. But in order to achieve this‚ you must work hard for it. Many people dream but don’t believe‚ whilst believers

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    In Steinbeck’s ‘Of Mice and Men’ the American dream plays a pivotal role in the lives of many characters as well as ranch workers in 1930s America as a whole. George and Lennie have their own view of the American dream‚ which is to‚ read from what is written. However even though this dream is shared between them‚ the belief whether it will actually happen differs greatly between the two men. Lennie who is mentally very slow and lacks in other areas shown by George’s statement‚ “he ain’t so bright”

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    The Death of the American Dream The American Dream has always been one of the most prominent ideals in American society. Of Mice and Men was written by Steinbeck in 1937. It focuses on the lives of two men‚ Lennie and George‚ as they try to fulfill their own American Dream of owning a small farm. While this seems like an attainable dream in the beginning‚ Steinbeck chooses instead to destroy this dream utterly with the death of Lennie. Curley’s wife had an American Dream of being an actress‚ but

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    American Dream in Of Mice and Men   The American dream ideally constitutes life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness as stated by America’s forefathers in the Declaration of Independence.  This vision has been extremely warped in the 20th century to fit the new breed of Americans‚ which are greedy and self-centered.  The main characters opinions in the novel Of Mice and Men of The American Dream substantially differs from each other‚ and from today’s society.   Of Mice and Men takes

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    Of Mice and Men revision Social and Historical context: 1930s America Of Mice and Men is written against the backdrop of a troubled America The Great Depression began in 1929 – lasted 10 years. Severe economic slump. Businesses lost everything meaning mass unemployment. (25% of population unemployed.) Terrible drought lasting 10 years hit 27 states and meant farmland became a dustbowl. Many farmers lost their land or had to sell it cheaply. Farmers had to travel to look for work (economic

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    Humans are born with the ability to dream and hope for something better. It is what we do afterwards that determines the outcome. A dream without action is just fantasy. The action is the means to achieve those hopes and dreams. For some people‚ the belief in our dreams and hopes gets lost through the years. So how do we get back on track and accomplish at least a few of those dreams? The first step is to realize that our dreams are still within reach. It starts with a clear understanding of the

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    In the fiction novel‚ of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck‚ many of the characters have their own separate dreams for the future. Including Candy‚ Curley’s wife‚ George‚ and Lennie. Curley’s wife dreams of becoming a movie star‚ Candy dreams of dying in a happy place and George and Lennie dream of living off the land together in the countryside. George and Lennie are two best friends who are complete opposites‚ Lennie is big and George is small‚ George is smart and Lennie is challenged. They are

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    Dreams build ambition‚ but when a dream becomes deferred‚ a person’s personality and mentality can change. In both John Steinbeck’s novels‚ Of Mice and Men and The Pearl display the tragic results of one’s dreams not being achieved is presented. Evidence of the tragedy and disappointment of unfulfilled dreams is expressed through George and Lennie‚ Kino‚ and Crooks. Unfilled dreams manifested into George and Lennie‚ Kino‚ and Crooks and is revealed through their actions. The first example of

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