Journal – the American Dream
 Is the idea of the American Dream unique to Americans,
or is it a “human” dream? Explain.
 Do you believe the American Dream has changed over
time?
 Do all US citizens have equal opportunities to achieve the
American Dream? What do you base your opinion on?
 Is the belief in the American Dream necessary to society?
Why or why not?
Part 3:
How does Of Mice and Men depict the American Dream? If
a person were to understand this term just based on their
reading of this novel, how might they define it. What does
the American Dream look like for each of the characters in
the book?