The American Dream in Of Mice And Men

The American Dream
In John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck shows the impossibility of the American Dream, and how far-fetched it lies from reality. He shows this through many characters: George, Lennie, Curley's wife, etc.
A popular theme in modern American literature is known as the American Dream. This dream involves a longing for several of the following: wealth, independence, land, good looks, popularity or fame, and self-determination. George dreams to have a place of his own and live self-employed off the fat of the land. He does not want to work hard or make a lot of money, just enough to live freely and run his own life. Lennie dreams of having a piece of responsibility, the rabbits he will tend, and a sense of self-worth. Curley's wife dreams of making something of herself, to have nice clothes, and to have pictures taken of her. According to EnglishResources.com, "When the first settlers arrived, immigrants dreamed of a better life in America. The dream ...