There are many thematic ideas shown throughout Of Mice and Men, below are some themes that Steinbeck portrays in the novel.
- Hopes and Dreams are the foundation that makes life worth living, but they are also double-edged.
- Hopes and Dreams are marked by disappointment, but the closer one comes to fulfilling a dream, the closer one comes potentionally being disappointed.
- Friendships can be formed no matter how different two people are.
- Hopes and Dreams are also often futile and are ways to escape the reality of hardships in our lives.
- In friendship, there is no need for explanations. There is always the certainty of loyalty.
- Hopes and Dreams are the foundation that makes life worth living, but they are also double-edged.
- Hopes and Dreams are marked by disappointment, but the closer one comes to fulfilling a dream, the closer one comes potentionally being disappointed.
- Friendships can be formed no matter how different two people are.
- Hopes and Dreams are also often futile and are ways to escape the reality of hardships in our lives.
- In friendship, there is no need for explanations. There is always the certainty of loyalty.