Theme

I believe that the story has more than one theme, but the main theme that i was able to clearly see is loneliness. All of the characters are lonely in one way or the other as they wander aimlessly. Although Lennie and George had eachother they were in their own worlds that they created for themselves after society cast them out. The ranch is like a collection of broken dreams which range from being a failed actress to not having a chance at having a life of your own. It also says alot about the so called "american dream" and that it is basically impossable to get. The characters all tried so long to get it and never did and that basically says that the "american dream is made up and nothing really turns out the way you imagine it. This world is a mean place and to get through it you need to be able to deal with dissapointment and leave each situation stronger or your going to die without accomplishing anything at all.