“The American Dream” is a concept of attaining all life can offer for an individual. A possible goal someone strives to reach but may not be able to due to circumstances. It is what you make and earn not what you gain but not everyone is meant to achieve the dream. Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck teaches that “The American Dream” is not achievable for most people. In their lifetimes, most people are not able to achieve their “American Dream” which include George Milton and Lennie Small. The setting of the story was on a ranch during the Great Depression so it wasn’t uncommon that the dreams of those men were not be satisfied. George and Lennie had their own “American Dream” which was to “ have a little house and a couple of acres an’ a cow and some pigs” and “ live off the fatta the lan’,” (14) but it didn’t work out and they were not able to achieve it in the end which supports the lesson Of Mice And Men tries to convey.
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For some people like the boss who lives in the ranch house, has power over others since he’s the boss, and has items for luxury rather than utility, has probably already achieved their “American Dream”. Then there are people like Curley who is better suited to achieve his dream because he has an edge over others “ cause his old man’s the boss” (27). Those who are at higher positions than or have advantages over others have better chances of making their dreams come
For some people like the boss who lives in the ranch house, has power over others since he’s the boss, and has items for luxury rather than utility, has probably already achieved their “American Dream”. Then there are people like Curley who is better suited to achieve his dream because he has an edge over others “ cause his old man’s the boss” (27). Those who are at higher positions than or have advantages over others have better chances of making their dreams come