The American Dream Immigrants from all over the world have gone to the United States of America in hope of a better life for themselves and their children. This dream is fueled by the hope of one day leading a happy and prosperous life in a land that allows far more liberty and opportunities than any other. The American Dream is the idea of an individual overcoming all obstacles and beating all odds to one …showed first 75 words of 324 total…

…showed last 75 words of 324 total…because of Lenny’s mental deficiencys that both George and Lenny are constantly on the run. They therefor do not have the possibility to settle in any given place and work for any extended period of time. Hence they do not have the opportunity to make the amount of money that is requiered to attain the dream. This is how Steinbeck views the american dream; as an unattainable mirage that only causes pain and suffering.