Of Mice and Men


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Of Mice and Men

story of George Milton and Lennie Small’s futile dream of having their own farm. [Am. Lit.: Of Mice and Men]

Of Mice and Men

portrays a philosophy that humans are made of hopes and dreams. [Am. Lit.: Of Mice and Men]
See: Hope
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Set in the trying times of the Great Depression, when millions were forced to travel in search of a job and their dreams, Of Mice And Men is a powerful portrait of the American spirit and a heart-breaking testament to the bonds of friendship and what it means to be human.
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