The Bond of Friendship

One of the major themes in the book Of Mice and Men is dreams, hopes and plans.  In the story we learn that George and Lenny, the inseparable duo, dream of owning their own farm.  Their dream, however, is not simply a broad statement.  There is much specificity to their dream, namely, the fact that they have a will to raise rabbits and to live off the fat o' the lan'.  The only problem for them is that this dream seems ever more unattainable as time after time, things begin to crumble before them.  They spend much time working as ranch hands in order to establish their dream, but due to various circumstances that we see time and again, their dreams are crushed.  This is a theme that prevails not just in the hopes and dreams of George and Lenny, but in the dreams of just about everyone in the story, even Curly.  So what do we do with this?  Is there no way to reconcile our dreams without them being crushed? Certainly their must be.  I want you to take some time to outline some of your hopes and dreams.  What can you do to overcome in the face of adversity? What is it that keeps you pressing on towards your dreams in good times and bad? Be specific.  Consider reading more about hopes and dreams in the book here http://www.bookrags.com/notes/omam/top2.html.