How Loneliness affects Dreams in Of Mice and Men When we are first introduced to Lennie and George they’re traveling, trying to find work. Although It is in the midst of The Great Depression, where seemingly all hope is lost. For George and Lennie there is a desire hidden within. A secret motivation. The dream George held onto got him through the series of dead end jobs and the constant care of Lennie. The thought of buying their own place and “Live off the fatta the lan.” (56) This dream keeps both Lennie and George focused, even though they both have different driving factors. For Lennie he let’s George string him along. Simply because he is told to. His motivations for working reside in the promise of tending the rabbits. “ George, how long’s it gonna be till we get that little place an’ live on the fatta the lan’ - an’ rabbits?” (56) Lennie's obsession with tending the rabbits exemplifies his childlike wonder and fascination with soft things. Lennie uses the rabbits as a way to prove to George that he is responsible, and can take care of himself. “ Well, I could. I could go off in the hills there. Someplace I’d find a cave. (12) George finds his motivation in the idea of being his own boss, and doing as he pleases. Towards the end of the novel, we see an …show more content…
As exhibited throughout the novel Lennies main concern to tend the rabbits. George has looked after Lennie long enough to not become lonely. With his dream at arms reach, he’s completely set on the idea, even knowing of the land he strives to buy. The two themes foreshadowed are loneliness and dreams. They interconnect people who are lonely and how their dreams are what push them through. After Candy’s dog is shot he becomes lonely, knowing he lost his long time companion. To help him break through this time, Candy joins George and Lennie's plan of owning land. Knowing his savings can make the dream a