Re-read pages 56 (bottom) to 60 (top) “I bet we could swing her”. As you read about George and Lennie telling the story of their dream of “living offa the fatta the lan',” analyze how the dream affects each of the characters: George, Lennie, Candy. Why is it so powerful? Why is it important? What does it give George and Lennie (and then Candy) that others don’t have? Do you think they’ll be able to achieve this dream? Why or why not? Use specific quotations to focus your writing.

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In this passage we see that George and Lennie have told this story to each other hundreds of times. They each tell their part and it gives them so much peace. It comforts Lennie so much. He’s adorable the way he’s so excited to take care of the rabbits. At first it seems like George is just saying it to keep Lennie happy, but by the end George seems to really believe in it too. “This thing they had never really believed in was coming true. George said reverently, ‘Jesus Christ! I bet we could swing her.’ His eyes were full of wonder. ‘I bet we could swing her,’ he repeated softly.” The way George, who is usually so hard, quick and sharp, speaks slowly and quietly, even "reverently," reveals the profound change. This is the first moment he really begins to believe. When he repeats himself, he’s literally convincing himself that it is no longer just a dream; they can actually “swing her.”
       And so on . . . write more than a page reflecting on specific lines from the passage . . .