Of Mice and Men
What does talking about the dream do for Lennie and George? Why is Candy interested in the story about Gorge and Lennie dream?
of mice and men
of mice and men
Talking about the dream reminds Lennie and George of hope and purpose. The dream allows them to continue in the very lonely life of the transient worker. They think that a place of belonging and purpose is within their grasp. Candy feels lonely and isolated. He is drawn to the sense of place that their dream farm provides.