Saranya, V M (2015) American Reverie in John Steinbeck‟s “Of Mice and Men”. American Reverie in John Steinbeck‟s “Of Mice and Men, 3 (3). pp. 59-61. ISSN 2348-3164

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Abstract

This paper investigates the deep rooted cultural imbalancement of American individuals that always
reveals a mythological unbounded anecdote in their long journey of deceived life style. Here, „American dreaming‟
is noted by a cultural imbalancement, to which Steinbeck emphasizes the dreams throughout the novel. George
aspires to independence, to be his own boss, to have a homestead, and most importantly to be "somebody". Lennie
aspires to be with George on his independent homestead, and to quench his fixation on soft objects. Candy aspires
to reassert his responsibility lost with the death of his dog, and for security for his old age — on George's
homestead. Crooks aspires to a small homestead where he can express self-respect, security, and most of all,
acceptance. Curley's wife dreams to be an actress, to satisfy her desire for fame lost when she married Curley, and
an end to her loneliness. Thus the American dream leads entire verve and the characters too towards an infinite
longingness.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: American Dreaming, Cultural Imbalancement, Mice and Men.
Divisions: PSG College of Arts and Science > Department of English
Depositing User: Mr Team Mosys
Date Deposited: 27 Sep 2024 09:28
Last Modified: 27 Sep 2024 09:28
URI: https://ir.psgcas.ac.in/id/eprint/2288

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