The Futility Of Dreaming By John Steinbeck

Steinbeck presents dreams as a tool to aid the men of the ranch’s survival and happiness. They give a sense of purpose, a reward for long days

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.

Of Mice and Men is a fable about what it means to be human, and the obstacles that present themselves in the process of fulfilling our own ambitions. Although this parable is short, Steinbeck does not fail to satisfy with this absolute unforgiving tale of a broken friendship. This story of George and Lennie’s dream of owning their own ranch is subsided by unattended consequences, it capitalizes on the emotions of the characters, as well as, the audience. John Steinbeck’s classic, is a book of what it means to be human, this parable engages us in friendship, loneliness, and sacrifice.

Although people may have the best intentions and carefully-laid plans, factors outside their control can prohibit their dreams from becoming reality. In John Steinbeck's novel, Of Mice and Men, we follow the story of Lennie and George, two migrant workers who are working on a ranch and trying to stay out of trouble. Through their actions, we meet the main antagonist, Curley, and his beautiful wife. Curley’s wife is flirtatious with other men, and through her advances we learn her story, and more importantly, her dream. Unfortunately, influences outside of her control quickly crush her dream. Through the character of Curley’s wife, Steinbeck shows that issues outside the control of an individual often limit the achievement of an individual’s

In the novel Of Mice and Men, characters rely on their hope of someday achieving their dreams in order to have a better life. Steinbeck tries to show the readers that once you dream of something, and expand on that dream, it will become more destined to not come true. In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the characters give in to temptations such as flirting, touching soft things, and spending money, all of which cause problems when they are trying to attain their overall dreams.

The ending results of having aspirations and imagination are either happiness and success or failure and frustration. John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men sets in Salinas, California during the 1930s and centers around two men, George, the leader and Lennie, the follower with a mental disability. George and Lennie are on a mission to accomplish their dream which is to own a ranch. When pursuing their dream, they encounter conflicts along the way. The theme of one of the presented topics is hopes and dreams because, hopes and dreams can be in a cycle if the same action occurs again, there is a positive outlook, and a negative outlook.

One must realize that chasing after dreams often ends up being futile. In Of Mice and Men, a novel written by John Steinbeck, the hopes and dreams of the characters are featured prominently. The author showcases the fantasies of several of his characters, George, Candy, and Curley's wife and how they cannot achieve their

In the novel, “Of Mice and Men”, John Steinbeck introduces us to characters that have their individual desires and dreams which do not become reality. Steinbeck demonstrates that one's dreams and desires are a source of motivation and determination. However, he also shows that reality often contradicts these dreams and desires in the light of the fact that they are typically unattainable and unrealistic. The truth is these dreams are impossible and out of reach.

In the book Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck tells about dreams that his characters once had, then lost and found hope. These characters that he talks about long for a better life. They have all grown lonely, and some have no one to care for them. Some have nowhere to go, no way to escape the life they now live. They find hope through someone who is slow minded, and someone who is making there dreams come true.

Throughout society, many people are living in their own fantasy world, oblivious to the reality of a harsh world around them. In the novella, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, the prospect of a broken future is a major theme. In many instances, characters in the story have a yearning hope for a better future, yet their dreams of a better future are never achieved. Throughout the novella, it is shown that dreams can go awry as a result of a simple mistake or wrong-doing. Steinbeck shows within the characters of Lennie, George, Curley’s wife, and Candy, that all three characters have the extensive thought of the American Dream, yet they have trouble reaching it.

In the novelette Of Mice and Men, the author John Steinbeck utilizes two main themes of loneliness and isolation alongside the theme of hope. It is human nature to crave someone to call a friend, or have someone to talk to. Being lonesome can cause any human being to go crazy inside, and no one wants to fight a battle alone. On the contrary, too much hope can cause the isolation that everyone dreads. Excessive amounts of hope can blind you from other important matters going on in the world around you, and you lose sight of everything but that fantasy. In Of Mice and Men, the author expresses the theme of loneliness and hope through the characters, foreshadowing, and setting while some characters are led to their undoing after getting lost in the wilderness of isolation.

The novella, ‘Of Mice and Men’, written by John Steinbeck explores the lives of the working class in the United States during the Great Depression. Steinbeck has created complex characters to support the strong and powerful themes he explores throughout the novella. During this time period, the working class men experienced many troubles and learnt to survive on only the bare minimum. These men were lonely, unable to find love companions. Steinbeck has conveyed that dissimilar characters can form unlikely and indestructible friendships. Through Steinbeck’s remarkable style, language, and characterisation he has conveyed that strong ambitions, dreams and hopes can bring unbelievable opportunities, along with the difficulties that the workingmen conquered.

The author, John Steinbeck, illustrates how people, with the help of friendship of dreams, can prevail in the face of all difficult situations such as unemployment and isolation. The novella explores the dynamics of power and social hierarchy, while exploring the nature of life. Additionally, `Of mice and men` is a microcosm that reflects American society during the 1930’s. Steinbeck pervades the novella with a religious allegorical depth. The novella is philosophical and explores the meaning of life.

As any child growing up, we wanted to be princesses or astronauts when we were older, but now that we have a better understanding of our lives, we recognize that our aspirations as a child are unrealistic and are now only broken dreams. In John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men, characters express their desires for their futures, but as said in Robert Burns's poem To A Mouse, “The best laid schemes of mice and men go aft astray,” not all goals succeed. When we take time and effort to plan something important, but then goes all wrong and ends poorly is exactly what Burns’s quote means. Steinbeck named his book ‘Of Mice and Men’ from Burns’s Poem because of Curley’s wife’s failed hopes, Candy’s remote treatment on the ranch, and George’s solitude without Lennie.

Everyone dreams about something. It is important, though, that they know when to dream, and when to wake up. A major theme conveyed in Steinbeck’s book Of Mice and Men is the pursuit of the American Dream. The book tells the story of a couple of guys trying to earn a better life. Their American Dream was to get their own place somewhere and live together. Although, through the characterization of Lennie, the symbolism of rabbits, and the setting of the book, Steinbeck is trying to convey that people cannot live in a dream.