Loneliness and dreams - interlink - Lonely people need dreams to get through
- George - Not lonely in novel because he has Lennie, will become lonely after losing him. Him and Lennie share a dream (patch of land) so set on the idea he chases after land he knows is up for sale.
- Lennie - Only character innocent enough not to fear loneliness. Angry when CROOKS suggests George wont come back to him (PG 79) Same as George - main desire to tend soft-haired rabbits they will keep.
- Curley's Wife - Married to a man she doesn't love(vice versa). No other women on the ranch - nothing to do. Tries to befriend men by hanging out in the bunk house. Dreams of being a movie star. Hopes were raised by a man who claimed he would take her to Hollywood but didn't receive a letter - married Curley.
- Candy - When his dog is shot he has nothing left. Delayed killing the dog, even though he knew it was the best thing, as he dreaded losing his long-time companion. Joins George and Lennie. His savings ($350) actually make the dream possible to achieve.
- Crooks - Lives in enforces solitude, away from the other men. Bitter about being a back-busted ******. Thrilled when Lennie and Candy come into his room and are his companions for a night. Being EQUAL TO EVERYONE ELSE and knows his civil rights. remembers his childhood when he played with white children who came to his family's chicken ranch. Longs for a similar relationship again.
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