Show how Candy's comments to Crooks and Lennie relate the dream of the land to Steinbeck's theme of economic exploration.

Candy overhears George and Lennie talking about their dream farm. He immediately is interested in being a part of it. The farm sounds like an oasis to these men. Their own land becomes a dream after working on other men's land for so long. Land ownership becomes a place of belonging: a place to call home. Candy is willing to give up his life savings for a chance at this dream. Unfortunately, in Steinbeck's world, dreams remain illusive in a world where there is so much misery and isolation.