The American Dream in of Mice and Men
The American Dream in Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men takes place in the 1930's of America during the Great Depression where the american dream was rarely reached and the land of fortune had become the land of misfortune. It was during this time that many farmers best hope for a new life lied in California.This vision has been extremely manipulated in the 20th century to fit the new standerads of Americans, which are greedy and selfish. The main characters opinions in the book Of Mice and Men of The American Dream greatly differs from each other, and from today's living standerds.In the book Of Mice of Men the american dream was a driving dream for most but for George and Lennie it was a destuctive force. Ther persuit of the american dream cause george to lose friends due to the sacrifices he mad for lennie ,and it also cause him to lose lennie.
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An example of the american dream trying to be acheived George and Lennie, two migrant workers on the run and looking for a job. George is a "small and quick," man, who may sometimes seem like he dislikes Lennie's company, but in actually is very devoted to him (pg. 2). Lennie is "a huge man," who is somewhat mentally retarded, and a reveres George's every word (pg. 2). The two are best friends, and how ever different they may
Of Mice and Men takes place in the 1930's of America during the Great Depression where the american dream was rarely reached and the land of fortune had become the land of misfortune. It was during this time that many farmers best hope for a new life lied in California.This vision has been extremely manipulated in the 20th century to fit the new standerads of Americans, which are greedy and selfish. The main characters opinions in the book Of Mice and Men of The American Dream greatly differs from each other, and from today's living standerds.In the book Of Mice of Men the american dream was a driving dream for most but for George and Lennie it was a destuctive force. Ther persuit of the american dream cause george to lose friends due to the sacrifices he mad for lennie ,and it also cause him to lose lennie.
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An example of the american dream trying to be acheived George and Lennie, two migrant workers on the run and looking for a job. George is a "small and quick," man, who may sometimes seem like he dislikes Lennie's company, but in actually is very devoted to him (pg. 2). Lennie is "a huge man," who is somewhat mentally retarded, and a reveres George's every word (pg. 2). The two are best friends, and how ever different they may