What Is John Steinbeck's Opinion On Achieving The American Dream

Through the characters of the famous novel, Of Mice and Men, author John Steinbeck expresses his opinion on achieving the American Dream. The American Dream is commonly known as the ideal that anyone in America can achieve success through hard work and determination. For example, Andrew Carnegie, who moved to America young, began as a poor boy working in a factory. Through hard work and smart investments, he started a successful business, called the Carnegie Steel Company, and transformed the US steel production industry. However, he did not have disadvantages such as race, mental or physical disabilities, or the Great Depression to prevent him from reaching success. On the other hand, Steinbeck’s characters had at least one major factor holding