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    The main theme that runs throughout the novel is that of hope. Everyone on the ranch has their own personal dream that they wish to fulfil‚ although no one does. The main reason for this is probably that the workers do not save money‚ and prefer to live for the moment‚ and go to "cat houses" to get their fulfilment. Although this is not the case with Crooks or Curley’s wife‚ they can never accomplish their dream because of their skin colour and sex. "Were gonna have a little house and a couple

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    hopes and dreams because that willpower is what will keep them going through life. In the novel‚ Of Mice and Men‚ by John Steinbeck‚ two menGeorge and Lenniedream of owning and living on their own piece of land instead of having to work for landowners. This dream impacts Lennie’s life by helping him push through every obstacle that comes his way‚ despite his child-like attitude and behavior. The three main ways Lennie’s dream impacts his life are that Lennie is able to trust George no matter

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    The term American dream may not be used too often any more‚ but especially in the 1930’s it was a very motivating term for the working class. Whether their dream was to own their own company‚ support their family or even just own a piece of land to call their own‚ the thought of having a dream that they could fulfil if only they worked hard enough was keeping them moving forward. George and Lennie’s dream was the latter‚ they longed to own a piece of land‚ to have animals‚ and live so no one would

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    The welcoming vibe of a dream wraps around you like a blanket on a stormy day. Alike to a blanket‚ a dream makes you feel comfort and allows you to forget the mess. However‚ as you relax with your blanket that gives a sense of security and peace‚ outside plays a different game. Different problems twist around from the wind to rain‚ even lightning‚ this bundle of possible destruction is known as reality. Something that many wish did not exist. Similar to how the blanket blinds you from seeing

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    9‚ 2017 The Dead American Dream The American Dream is the set belief that one can achieve success on any level through hard work and sacrifice. Every person wishes to attain the American Dream‚ but not everybody is willing to put forth the effort and hard work. In the novella‚ Of Mice and Men‚ written by John Steinbeck‚ the story takes place during the Great Depression. The novella begins alongside the Salinas River near Soledad‚ California. George Milton and Lennie Small are two migrant workers

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    novella “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck. The story takes off in the Depression Era‚ a time when distrust was abundant and dreams were constantly shattered. Our main characters‚ George and Lennie‚ set off seeking a new beginning to their lives but things take a turn for the worse; despite this‚ their friendship still flourishes and flowers in the midst of all the obstacles. Between the two main characters‚ George is more intelligent‚ but to survive‚ he cares for and loves Lennie in all the

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    Introduction Steinbeck concerns such as: discrimination of races; futility of dreams; living conditions and predatory nature of human existence can all be explored through the bunkhouse and Crooks’ room. Paragraph of dreams: The playing cards in the bunk play a major role not only as a way to entertain oneself but also portraying the futility of dreams. When the men sit around the ‘big square table’ to play together they have the opportunity to succeed. They would enjoy this as they live

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    Dreams are often a way to find comfort in bad times by dreaming of what career path to take‚ how many children to have‚ or who to grow old with. However‚ dreams are also a way to escape from the harsh reality that a person’s life is not always what it seems. Of Mice and Men explains two characters‚ Lennie and George‚ who are traveling farmhands. They both have a dream of owning a house with a few acres‚ a cow‚ some pigs‚ a large vegetable garden‚ some chickens‚ and have some rabbits (paraphrased

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    Do you have dreams? How important are dreams to you? Do you have what it takes to make your dreams come true? Would you still have a dream even if you knew it wouldn’t come true? Dreams have a big part in people’s lives. They do change people’s lives. The importance of dreams in Of Mice and Men is that they always wanted to do something that would make them happy and do something they loved and work hard for what they want. Like George and Lennie in the book the main characters they

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    George Milton is a complex character from the novella‚ Of Mice and Men‚ by John Steinbeck. He travels with his long time companion‚ Lennie Small since Lennie is unable to care for himself. He has no family and spends his days working as a ranch hand. In the novella‚ the protagonist George is an authoritative‚‚ resentful‚ yet very compassionate character. George’s authoritative nature is evident form the start of the novella. His companion Lennie is small minded and often acts like a child. Therefore

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