Themes In John Steinbeck's Of Mice And Men

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The novella Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, is a short novel written in 1937 about two friends, Lennie and George, and their adventure to find a job to chase their dream. This book discusses many civil themes throughout its story, including racism, ageism, and treatment of the disabled, however Steinbeck also mentions many positive themes, such as companionship, and the importance of dreams. George and Lennie often encounter conflicts, returning to the thought of their ultimate goal to tend their own ranch. Through the conflicts faced by Lennie and George, Steinbeck emphasizes the importance of dreams throughout the novella, as it not only gives them something to work towards, but also shows the conflicts that can result from this. In