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Examples Of Allegory In Of Mice And Men

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The novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is an allegory for the failed American Dream. A story about human dreams and aspirations of living the American dream. The characters of George, Curly’s Wife, and Lennie all dream of a greater life, but lose those dreams throughout the novel. George is a small man with strong hands and a thin, bony nose. George's dream is to own a farm with Lennie which would enable them to sustain themselves and offer them protection from the world and fulfill the American dream. George knew this dream was impossible once Lennie had killed Curley's Wife. George realizes the dream was never attainable. Crooks tells Lennie in the barn that most men waste their money on alcohol and cat houses. The dream of George and
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