How Does Steinbeck Use Dialogue In Of Mice And Men

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George and Lennie believe they can achieve their American dream because “‘I [George] got you [Lennie] to look after me, and you got me to look after you, and that’s why.’” (Steinbeck 14). They feel like they can rely on each other and their friendship and loyalty prevent them from isolating themselves. Their presence on that ranch even changed the people around them because they were accepting of the outcasts. Crooks, Candy, and Curley’s wife all open up to them about the isolation and loneliness they feel. Candy asks George if he can join them on their dream of owning their own property. George says he will consider it but eventually denies the offer when the body of Curley's wife is found, because he realizes the dream of owning a farm with Lennie is dead. As Peter Lisca states in his article, “On Of Mice and Men” from The American Dream, “The dream of the farm originates with Lennie and it is only through Lennie, who also makes the dream impossible, that the dream has any meaning for George.” While it is clear that Lennie needs George, George needs Lennie too. Without Lennie, George loses his sense of purpose and is likely to isolate himself like all the other ranchers. The strong bond between the two of them serve to contrast the economic and social conditions at the

Like how Crooks was telling Lennie about how he has seen tons of men wanting the dream that every man wants but he has never seen anyone do it. With Curley’s wife, she wanted to be an actress and said that she had the opportunity but it was her mom that was holding her back. Yet she was “discovered” at a dancing club which did not seem to give her the clue that it was not for real. This comes to show how today, everyone wants to be famous, actor, singer, internet star, but it is just the real world and not everyone gets to be or gets what they want. Then how Lennie is always in the way of the american dream for him and George. Steinbeck just shows how complicated it is to achieve the american dream and shows how it may not be possible for

The American Dream is not something you get, but it’s something you have to work hard for, this is what George Milton believes the American Dream to be. Whilst George and Lennie often speak about their dream of getting a farm and working hard to get it, George always looks towards the work involved in getting it. As George states in the novel, “We gotta keep it till we get a stake. We can’t help it, Lennie. We’ll get out jus’ as soon as we can. I don’t like it no better than you do.” Through this quote, Steinbeck is revealing that for the men to get their American Dream, they must go through troubling,

Dreams give a person hope, and hope makes life worth living. In Of Mice and Men, the author John Steinbeck chooses dreams as one of his central themes. As the reader digs deeper into the story and characters, the theme of dreams expands as the novel goes on. Lennie and George held on to their dream of moving to a farm. Even though George had his doubts, he kept the dream alive for Lennie. Candy, the swamper, is a dreamer too. He wanted to escape his miserable life working on the ranch to go with George and Lennie to their dream farm. Many of the characters in the novel had dreams about their future. Lennie, George, and Candy wanted to move to a farm, and Curley’s wife wanted to be admired. All of these characters were examples of how John Steinbeck

In this novel, George and Lennie have the dream to purchase a small farm and farm the land themselves. In contrast to most dreams, their dream is very modest and achievable. Their dream is realistic because their friendship has been established through years of togetherness and the basic needs of both the characters (Scott, 1985, p. 39). George and Lennie are dependant on each other. Through Lennie, George can feel superior and justify his own failures. Through George, Lennie is provided with direction in life. Lennie is protected from himself by George. But, the most prominent reason their dream is realistic is that the farm is in actual existence and George has a vivid picture of it in his mind (Scott, 1985, p. 43). Sadly, regardless of the realism of their goal, inevitable destruction must occur. Although it is beyond his control, Lennie’s circumstances are what destroys the dream. Steinbeck creates Lennie to exist in a society where he is rejected because of his constant conflict with others. According to Brenda Foster Scott in John Steinbeck's Concept of the Individualistic Survival of the American Dream, “such characters are destined for failure not only because of a non-teleological view which pits them against a world which lies beyond any distinctions of that which is moral or immoral, but also against a society which cannot tolerate their inabilities to

"The American Dream is that any man or woman, despite of his or her background, can change their circumstances and rise as high as they are willing to work” (Fabrizio Moreira). For many years, men and women struggled to achieve the idealistic life of living on independent terms. Many characters in Of Mice and Men work in order to pursue and achieve the American Dream that consisted of having their own house and income. Characters in the book may use that dream to help the overcome their life struggles and personal problems. Of Mice and Men tells the story of two friends, George and Lennie, who find themselves on a ranch in pursuit of their dreams. Unfortunately for them, circumstances beyond their control cost Lennie and George their dream and much more. In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, Steinbeck portrays how dreams create a false sense of hope in order to cover up the realities of life through George, Curley’s wife, and Candy.

Steinbeck presents dreams as a tool to aid the men of the ranch’s contentment. They give a sense of purpose, a reward for long days of hard labor on the ranch. The idea of dreams prolonging survival and happiness is best portrayed by the dream and relationship shared by Lennie and George. Their mutual dream to "live offa the fatta the lan" (Steinbeck 57) brings to light their need of other’s companionship to alleviate isolation and loneliness, and to make their dream seem more realistic. To immerse oneself in this idyllic fantasy world with acres of vegetable garden, and rabbits, was the perfect

In Of Mice And Men, the American Dream was also portrayed. George Milton and Lennie Small have a dream to have a farm full of pigs, cows, rabbits, and more. They are going to live on a farm with a nice house and a garden. It is quoted in the book, “An' live off the fatta the lan'," Lennie shouted. "An' have rabbits.” They want something to work hard for and earn. George and Lennie keep their dream alive in the back of their minds at all times. Lennie always said that he would “tend the rabbits”. Both of these men do not enjoy being wandering workers at all. Their dream is to be free and live on their own farm. George and Lennie want to have independence for themselves. They do not want to be controlled and be treated as if they were almost like slaves. Being free is also stated in the American Dream.

Steinbeck uses flash back and conflict to display diction and imagery in his works in the book “Mice and Men”. How Steinbeck uses diction is by having one of the main characters have problems in their life making them lean on the other main character for a guardian. Steinbeck uses imagery by having the main characters dream about being independent, and doing things the right way when they have rewards.

Dreams coming true and people living happily ever after is what we see in tv shows and read in books. In reality dreams are very slim to becoming true. Steinbeck uses foreshadowing and conflict to emphasize that “The American Dream” is just a dream. George and Lennie dream about having land with animals and are trying to reach their goal. Many problem come their way to their journey to achieving “The American Dream”.

John Steinbeck’s simple-minded, static character Lennie is apposite to the universal theme of the American dream. He has merely one desire; the desire to tend to rabbits on the homestead he independently owns with George. Throughout the novel, he repeatedly expresses this fervid aspiration. For instance, as George discusses his respective dream, Lennie enthusiastically interjects with, “An’ live of the fatta the lan’...An’ have rabbits. Go on, George! Tell about what we’re gonna have in the garden and about the rabbits in the cages (Steinbeck 46).” Although this single anecdote effectively represents Lennie’s eagerness to achieve his dream, the reiteration of this desire causes it to gain greater intensity. This is shown upon Lennie’s first dinner at the ranch, when he inquires, “George, how long’s it gonna be till we get that little place an’ live on the fatta the lan’—an’ rabbits? (93)” This quote exemplifies Lennie’s manifestation of his hope and desperation in relation to achieving his dreams. However, Lennie’s dream remains unfulfilled because of the conflicting reality present that results from the occurrence of the Great Depression. Specifically, the emplacement of great economical strains upon workers hinders his ability to own and maintain homesteads due to the lack of money. The premise of a better life keeps him hopeful throughout the novel.

The American Dream is based off of the Declaration of the Independence. The Document presented the idea of “pursuit of happiness.” This promotes the idea of Lennie and George's dream of a perfect farm for them in the future. This means that through hard work and dedication, they will eventually find happiness for the both of them. For Lennie, this happiness comes from tending to the animals. For george, it comes from creating an advanced idea of a farm that he had pictured since he was a kid and the thought of being able to live strictly off the farms produce and land, away from society.

In the book, Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck used figurative language, specifically personification and symbolism, as well as diction to develop an apprehensive tone, and later a morose tone, in the euthanization of Candy’s dog. Candy was concerned about Carlson killing his dog because he did not want to lose his companion, which he had for so long. After he received no support from anyone else he inevitably allowed Carlson to do so which left him feeling depressed. Once Carlson introduced the idea of killing the dog to Candy, Candy attempted to reason with him as he “scratched the white stubble whiskers on his cheek nervously”(45). Steinbeck’s use of descriptive diction helps portray that due to Candy’s old age, symbolized by “the white stubble whiskers on his cheek,” he was becoming insecure

Do you have an unrealistic dream? In the book Of Mice and Men by John