Of Mice and Men

Two migrant workers, George and Lennie, roam California's agricultural landscape chasing the promise of land and stability—the essence of the American dream. Their bond is tested when Lennie's childlike innocence and uncontrolled strength lead to a catastrophic encounter at a ranch that threatens to shatter everything they have worked toward. Steinbeck's novella examines the fragility of hope and friendship against the backdrop of Depression-era America.