Part 3: The Dream of Lennie and George

4. We learned a LOT more detail about George & Lennie’s dream. But “when Candy spoke, they both jumped as though they had been caught doing something reprehensible…[and] George was on guard immediately.” WHY the panic??? And why do you think Candy wants “in” on the dream?


Both George and Lennie dreamed of having that farm and hut for so long, that when Candy spoke, they were immediately on guard because they felt that the dream was theirs and theirs only. They were at first very reluctant to talk to Candy about the dream. Candy really wanted in on the dream because he was an old man who was tired and lonely. He deserved to have his own home instead of working on the ranch day and night. He also wanted some friends and a place to call home. He was desperate and offered all his money for it. Soon, Both Lennie and George on board.