Throughout the 1930’s and the depression era the American dream was heavily desired. In “Of Mice and Men”, we can see how Lennie and George are determined to fulfill their dreams of owning their own farm. Steinbeck introduces the idea that the American dream might not have been possible. The American Dream can be difficult to describe as it is different for everyone. Since it is the American “dream”, it might not have been attainable in this depression era. The most important dream in this novel is that of Lennie and George, two poor and homeless migrant workers. Throughout the novel, Lennie is intrigued by George’s stories of their own little place. It is ironic how Lennie and his mental disabilities cause him to forget almost everything anybody says to him, yet he is able to remember every single detail stated in George’s stories. George even points this out when he asks Lennie why he doesn’t just tell the story since he knows every part of it. George and Lennie get potential help from Candy , an old swamper, when he says that he wants to be part of this farm and that he has money save up in the bank. With Candy contributing, George realizes that this dream might even be possible. George and Lennie are not the only characters that have a dream. Curly’s wife has a dream of becoming an actress in Hollywood. This dream was derived when she was a kid but once she married Curly this dream vanished. She became basically a prisoner of her own home devoid of social contact. The only social contact that she had was stepping into the workers bungalows looking for conversation. All Curly’s wife wants is to experience the world by herself. While the other characters dream about success or independence, Crooks strives for equality. On the ranch, Crooks is lonely and isolated most of the time, other than an occasional game of horseshoes or to fight as the other migrant