Of Mice And Men Quote Analysis
September 7, 2015
“The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” This quote was portrayed by James T. Adams in his last book, The Epic of America. He thinks that the ultimate America dream is about being pleased and succeeding your life goals to make and live life the way you want. Although many Americans today, in the 21st century are greedy, selfish, and think everything is about your wealth and status. The characters in Of Mice and Men concept and understanding of the American Dream deviates from the characters within the story and the views of today.
George and Lennie are the main characters Of Mice and Men. They’re …show more content…
Adams indicates, “Each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.” Earlier in the novel, the impossibility of their shared dream is recognized when they were banned from the previous ranch because Lennie suspected Lennie had raped a girl in the farm. Their goal is jeopardized because of Lennie’s disability to comprehend like an ordinary person. An accident like this is repeated at the new farm when Lennie accidently kills Curley’s wife by breaking her neck. George then realizes that his dreams cannot be accomplished because of Lennie, which causes him to shoot Lennie to death. George has to face the brutal reality and kill his best friend because there’s no other choice to make in this predicament. Differing from Lennie, Curley’s wife dreamed of experiencing life for herself. “Coulda been in the movies, an’ had nice clothes- all them nice clothes like they wear.” As presented she portrays the American Dream as being wealthy with luxurious designer clothes. Instead now she sees herself as a prisoner in her own home. When she was younger she wanted to become a famous actress on a television show. But when she married Curly her life took a toll in the wrong direction. Her marriage disintegrated her dreams and all that was left was a husband who didn’t love
“The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement.” This quote was portrayed by James T. Adams in his last book, The Epic of America. He thinks that the ultimate America dream is about being pleased and succeeding your life goals to make and live life the way you want. Although many Americans today, in the 21st century are greedy, selfish, and think everything is about your wealth and status. The characters in Of Mice and Men concept and understanding of the American Dream deviates from the characters within the story and the views of today.
George and Lennie are the main characters Of Mice and Men. They’re …show more content…
Adams indicates, “Each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the fullest stature of which they are innately capable, and be recognized by others for what they are, regardless of the fortuitous circumstances of birth or position.” Earlier in the novel, the impossibility of their shared dream is recognized when they were banned from the previous ranch because Lennie suspected Lennie had raped a girl in the farm. Their goal is jeopardized because of Lennie’s disability to comprehend like an ordinary person. An accident like this is repeated at the new farm when Lennie accidently kills Curley’s wife by breaking her neck. George then realizes that his dreams cannot be accomplished because of Lennie, which causes him to shoot Lennie to death. George has to face the brutal reality and kill his best friend because there’s no other choice to make in this predicament. Differing from Lennie, Curley’s wife dreamed of experiencing life for herself. “Coulda been in the movies, an’ had nice clothes- all them nice clothes like they wear.” As presented she portrays the American Dream as being wealthy with luxurious designer clothes. Instead now she sees herself as a prisoner in her own home. When she was younger she wanted to become a famous actress on a television show. But when she married Curly her life took a toll in the wrong direction. Her marriage disintegrated her dreams and all that was left was a husband who didn’t love