The American Dream has long been that of each individual owning his own home, with space enough to provide for himself and his family. Ownership, rather than renting, is seen as the due of every American. Lennie and George dream of owning their own place. They have an idea of what that place will be like, having picked out a small farm they have come across. Having spent their adult lives going from place to place, looking for work and running from the troubles caused by Lennie’s lack of self-control, their farm seems to them to be a piece of heaven. Lennie especially looks forward to owning rabbits of his own, that he is allowed to pet without George’s irritation at his frequent rough handling and killing of small animals. In this dream, outside authority (such as bosses) are non-existent. The two of them can live as they wish, with no interference or obligations. In short, the American dream is complete freedom.
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