Of Mice and Men

George and Lennie are two displaced ranch workers in California during the Great Depression. They dream of owning their own land, a vision that gives them hope amidst their harsh reality. George is protective of Lennie, who has a mental disability and struggles to control his strength. Their bond is tested when they find work on a ranch, where their aspirations clash with the harshness of life. The story explores themes of friendship, loneliness, and the pursuit of dreams in a world that often denies them.