Of Mice and Men

when was this quote said, what was the context

“Well,” said George, “we'll have a big vegetable patch and a rabbit hutch and chickens. And when it rains in the winter, we'll just say the hell with goin' to work, and we'll build up a fire in the stove and set around it an' listen to the rain comin' down on the roof.”

Asked by layalh123 on 02 Nov 17:49

Last updated by Cat on 03 Nov 04:31

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Answered by Cat on 03 Nov 04:31

This quote takes place in Chapter 1, pg. 14-15. Their perfect world is one of independence. Workers like Lennie and George have no family, no home, and very little control over their lives. They have to do what the boss tells them and they have little to show for it. They only own what they can carry. Therefore, this idea of having such power over their lives is a strong motivation.