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In John Steinback’s Of Mice and Men, a major theme is the journey to live out the American dream, or, rather, the impossibility of living out the American dream. The American dream is a complex concept to explicate because it is different for every person. Despite this truth, there is some conformity in all our dreams that ties us all together. Most people's American dream is to be successful and to lead a life good heath, wealth, and prosperity. The definition of "wealth and prosperity" may differ from person to person. In Of Mice and Men, each character has their own unique vision of the American dream. One aspect of each of their dreams remained constant though—they each wished for a bigger and better life than the one they actually lived. For George and Lennie, the ideal life was to live on a farm without a boss or rules and restriction. The two are best friends, and no matter how contrasting their characters may seem, the common goal they both share unites them. Their highest aspiration is to "get the jack together," purchase a few acres of land they can call their own, "an' live off the fatta the lan'". Most of all, they want to own a humble