How does the author treat the theme of the American Dream and of people's hopes of attaining their dreams?
I know the whole ranch dream, but were there more that i missed?
2007-02-14 08:43:31 · 7 answers · asked by Ska Baby 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Curley's wife's dream was to be a famous movie star. Shafted--she didn't even get a name.
Bill Tanner got a tiny bit of fame by having his letter published in the magazine.
Curley wanted to be a boxer.
2007-02-14 09:00:31 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I studied of mice and men last year in fact, im now in year 12 doing my a levels in P.E, Biology, Photography (which i plan to drop) and English Literature =D Personally i believe of mice and men was such a fantastic book due to the realism within it. Furthermore For steinbeck to create such an incredible story in 6 short chapters was quite remarkable, and that's another thing that's great, its short. even more so it has such a wide range of themes, and as you said, the characters contrast each other in such great ways. Also i feel the fact of the happiness that the book brings out of us. The book my friend, is purely about loneliness. You might be interested to know that 'Soledad' actually is 'loneliness' in spanish. And the strongest characters we keep an eye out for in the book, apart from George, are all lonely, Candy, The Women, And Lennie. ahh sorry im drifting away from the question! When saying this is a great story look to try and notice the great amount of themes used, Loneliness being the biggest, but also things like love, hate, anger, jealously, selfishness, there's loads! Also a big one is the realism, there's nothing saying that an event like this might've happened once along the lines of history, Also the book is so short, and we get such a great read from Minuet 6 chapters. Also whats really well done is how most of the story is told through dialogue. Further more tha dialogue is done very well in the context at which 1930's americans speak. The story was produced to be performed on stage in factthat'sts why the book only takes place within 2 different locations, at the brush, and in the bunkhouse. I hope any of this has helped =)
2016-05-23 23:22:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the ranch I believe was also used as a metaphor. The ranch could also mean freedom. When coming to America imigrants wanted to live the "American Dream". This means being free and being able to pursue the life of there "dreams" with less obstacles to hold them back. Lenny and George are working on the farms to make money. Their "American Dream" is the ranch but it also their ability to pursue the life they haven't been able to achieve.
2007-02-14 08:54:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The American Dream is unattainable for the outcasts of society. It is what keeps them going, but they will never get there.
2007-02-14 10:25:13 · answer #4 · answered by Rae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that was the only dream that is in that book. i read it last semester.
2007-02-14 08:56:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered the issue of family?
2007-02-14 08:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a metaphor, for freedom, and hope. And of course, friendship and family.
that book made me cry so hard. :(
2007-02-14 09:28:47 · answer #7 · answered by May E 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋