In The Great Gatsby and Of Mice and Men both authors portray the American Dream that no matter what happens it's going to fail at some point. In The Great Gatsby the author introduces the green light which symbolizes Gatsby’s hopes and dreams for a contented life with Daisy. The author also ironically shares Gatsby life as a kid, with Gatsby growing up poor and hopeless all he wanted to do was be able to make money and to be known for his own success. In Of Mice and Men the author introduce George, whose dream was to work on a farm hard enough that he could one day be able to have his own with Lennie. George’s buddy Lennie had the same dream in mind, he wanted to own a farm with George and raise lots animals specifically rabbits. The characters …show more content…
Gatsby was born in North Dakota the son of poor farmers however he was ambitious and determined to be triumphant. Gatsby found most of his motivation from Dan Cody, a wealthy man who he actually saved form a destructive storm. Gatsby first step to his journey of becoming successful was when he got employed by Dan Cody. Gatsby took a change in directions and ended up enlisting in the military during the World War. He met this beautiful girl Daisy in Louisville before he was sent out to Europe. With Gatsby only wearing a military uniform he was able to hide that he actually wasn't wealthy which worked because Daisy thought he was due to his manners. Gatsby wanted to be with Daisy for the rest of his life but he knew that he would need to make money to do so. His determination to make money and to keep Daisy made him want to attend Oxford University for a officers program. Gatsby left school early because he needed to make money and he was away from Daisy for too long. When Gatsby got back to the United States he learned that Daisy had married and became determined to get her back. Gatsby was in seek for work so he could make some money, He was desperate for any kind of work because money was hard to get during the World War I era. Gatsby had maybe finally found some work that could make him huge money and to win back Daisy. The only obstacle that stood in his way was the …show more content…
These symbols throughout the novel affect on how the author portrays the outcome of the American Dream for George and Lennie. Candy’s dog symbolizes the fate of those who outlive their usefulness, like those who are seen as pointless in the eyes of the world. Although Candy loves his dog so much even if it's really old and unuseful the men on the ranch have a different view on it. “The way I’d shoot him, he wouldn’t feel nothing” (Steinbeck 45). The men on the ranch didnt care what Candy thought about his dog. The dog used to be an excellent sheepdog but the poor thing is now crippled by age now and can’t even perform the most basic duties. Although Candy pleads for his dogs life, Carson couldn't care less and decides to kill the dog. The author portrayed the symbolism clearly; Carlson's insistence that the dog must of died because it had no value other than sentimental illustrates a law of the farm and the book. This started to foreshadow Lennie's death in the hands of George later on. Lennie much like Candy’s dog became too weak to live on the ranch. Lennie's hopes and dreams to eventually have a farm ended when George decided it was best to shoot Lennie in the