Lennie:We could live offa the fatta the lan'. Ch. 3, p.57
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Lennie dreams of a simple life rooted in ownership and comfort.
- In plain terms
- Lennie imagines living simply on land they own.
- What can you take from it?
- Simple dreams often focus on security and comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your simple dream?
- What keeps you going?
Another view
Dreams alone do not ensure survival.
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