Of Mice and Men
Steinbeck uses many themes and morals in his writing. Whether he has intentions to add many of these themes and morals is controversial. There very well could be "covert" or "overt" themes throughout the text, thus meaning he wasn't aware that the text could be analyzed in this fashion. Now whether one chooses to "read the lines" or "read between the lines" may determine how the text is portrayed to you, the reader. I chose to focus upon a so-called "overt" theme, because it occurred to me, both the first and the second time, paging through the text that Steinbeck was not fully aware of this "dream" theme that he had created. Now the story focuses on the two main characters, George and Lennie. Lennie being the childish, unsophisticated brute with small, yet more intelligent George to care for and watch over him. One might ponder why George would stay so true to his fella Lennie. And there is no "correct" answer. It could be due to the fact that they grew up together or maybe due to the fact that George felt insecure without his larger counterpart. It is my belief that one of the most important themes throughout the text deals with "dreams." Yes, dreams. Many, if not all, the characters in this novel have a dream. Al
Crooks dreams of not having such a bad back, as well as, being able to fit in. Now many dreams have been outlined. He commented to George and Lennie once that he would be canned from the ranch soon and that he'd be kicking off soon as well (59). But it is apparent that if he had a lady that he would have to have a place for them to live. But what about Curly's wife? She may have had some of the largest dreams throughout the text. But even though Lennie has many dreams throughout the text he focuses on the dream of becoming part owner in a piece of land and having rabbits. It is purely my insight that George never did buy into the scheme. But it is communicated that he had a dream of someday having a lady to love and nurture. And fortunately for Lenny he does get to keep one. though Steinbeck may not clearly point out these dreams it is fairly evident that they exist. For example, Lennie has more dreams than he can possibly muster throughout the text. The only real importance he sees of livin' off the fatta the lan' is that he would be able to tend to the rabbits (throughout text). After watching the movie it is even more evident what Crooks feels due to his sarcasm toward himself.
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