Explanation:
George and Lennie’s dream in John Steinbeck’s novel is ultimately to own their own piece of land, live off the “fatta the lan,” and live a self-sufficient and independent life. This dream serves as a source of motivation and hope for both characters throughout the story.The dream is first introduced when George and Lennie are sitting by the Salinas River, and Lennie, who has a childlike innocence, asks George to tell him about their dream again. George begins to describe the idyllic life they envision a place where they can “live off the fatta the lan,” grow their own crops, and tend to their own animals.