How Is Lennie's Dream Presented In Of Mice And Men

One of the many themes in Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck is the ‘unrealized dream” and how it is significant. Lennie’s dream is to be able to take care of rabbits at his ranch. George and Candy have a dream of owning a ranch with Lennie and working for themselves. Curley’s wife's dream is to be a famous actress. Lennie’s dream is to have rabbits of his own. The dream Lennie has the most is the dream to care for his own rabbits. When George and Lennie talk about owning a ranch the only thing that concerns Lennie is if he gets to take care of the rabbits. Lennie jumps into a conversation, “‘An’ put some grass to the rabbits, I wouldn’t never feed them”’(61). When Candy and George are going over the logistics of the dream, Lennie only thinks about the rabbits. Also, George will only let Lennie take care of the rabbits if he behaves. Lennie says to the dead puppy right after killing him, “‘why do you got to get killed?... Now I won’t get to tend the rabbits. Now he won’t let me”’(85). After killing a puppy the only thing Lennie cares about is whether or not he gets to take care of the rabbits. Lennie’s dream is significant because when George is about to kill Lennie he says to think about the ranch. When a dog dies people often say the dog is

She wants to be famous and not a housewife. She tells Lennie, “‘I tell you i ain’t used to livin like this. I coulda made somethin’ of myself”’(88). Curley’s wife wants more in life than to sit around. She wants to make something of herself and be an actress. Curley’s wife dreams of making it big and earning lots of money. She says, “‘Coulda been in the movies, an’ had nice clothes… An’ I coulda sat in them big hotels, an’ had pitchers took of me”’(89). Curley’s wife’s dream is to be an independent actress. Her dream is significant because she might have her pictures in the newspaper for being murdered. Curley’s wife, George, Candy, and Lennie all have significant