Dreams are like a house of cards. Once one thing jolts it the wrong way it collapses. Throughout everyone’s lifetime they may have many dreams they wish to achieve. Whether they achieve it or not depends on what that person does towards that dream. There are times when the person will achieve their dream, but most of the time they are shot down and destroyed. This is seen in John Steinbeck’s novella, Of Mice and Men, as he creates the idea that to make one’s dream into a plan involves taking risks and can turn into a dream again at anytime.
This is seen in the novel when George, Lennie, and Candy’s dream of owning their own ranch is crushed wit the death of Curley’s wife. You can chase a dream that seems so out of reach, and you know it might not ever come your way, but dream it anyway! –Anonymous Dreams are big motivations in one’s life and will convince people to work towards task that would rather seem impossible. Sometimes, dreams do not come true and we realize it was just hope that was motivating us the whole time.
George and Lennie’s dream of owning a farm was a minor aspiration to begin with but as time grew; their hopes also grew more promising. Candy’s large contribution towards the cause created a major breakthrough… “Dreams are always crushing when they don’t come true. You’re always close enough to touch but never quite close enough to hold and it’s always enough to break your heart. ~ Nicholas Sparks When dreams are not fulfilled it always is so crushing and heartbreaking causing pain that can not always be healed.
The Essay on The American Dream Opportunity Achieve America
The Opportunity is Just as Important as the Result Opportunity is defined in Webster's Dictionary as 'A good position, chance or prospect for achievement'; which is easily connected to the idea of The American Dream. After all, isn't America known as 'The land of opportunity'; ? Most people came to America, and still come for that matter, in search of a better life through hard work and dedication ...
In the book “Of Mice and Men” many characters of the story have experiences on the way, that dreams may feel so close but are too far to hold and ultimately do not come true. Through out the story, the motif of dreams being destroyed is constantly brought up and focused on as the main characters, George and Lennie, undergo a journey that leads them where dreams lead all others, an end. Any dream can be destroyed and cause heartbreak but not every heartbreak can be healed, is proven all through the story “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck.
