"From the dusty fields of the Great Depression emerges a tale of friendship, shattered dreams, and the cruel reality of the American Dream - welcome to the world of Of Mice and Men.” Of Mice and Men is a classic novel by John Steinbeck, first published in 1937, Set during the Great Depression. The story follows the companionship of two migrant workers, George and Lennie, as they travel through California searching for work. The novel explores many traits of loneliness, friendship, and the downfall of the American Dream. Highlighting the harsh reality of life for those at the end of their social life. The book has become a reflecting cause and continues to inform readers with its affecting portrayal of the human condition using foreshadowing …show more content…
The first example of foreshadowing takes place in chapter one, where George tells Lennie that they are "gonna get the jack together and we're gonna have a little house and a couple of acres and a cow and some pigs and…" (page 14). The quote is a direct reference to the American Dream, in which George and Lennie aspire to have their own land and be their boss. Furthermore, to when George and Lennie arrive at the ranch, the foreshadowing takes place after Candy overhears George and Lennie's plan to have their land and decides to offer his help. Candy and As George questions Candy as to why he wants to join, Candy says, "I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't have let no stranger shoot my dog" (page 60). The shooting of Candy's dog represents letting go of something that was once valuable, as the dog was meaningful to Candy but was no longer helpful on the farm. This foreshadows the fate of Lennie, as George ends up letting go of Lennie, who has become a burden to him. Thus, the foreshadowing indicates that the American Dream will not come true for George and Lennie, as the reality of life will intervene and stop them from achieving