American Dreams of Women in the 1930s.docVIP

American Dreams of Women in the 1930s 　　Abstract： As a critical novel， Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men has stirred widespread discussions since it first captivated the public. In this paper， it concisely illustrates John Steinbeck and his book Of Mice and Men and makes a profound analysis of the character——Curley’s wife. It also discusses the disillusionment of her dreams， the reflection of the living actuality of women and some possible causes to the long-existed sexism in America. 　　Key words： sexism； American dreams； Curley’s wife 　　Ⅰ.Introduction to John Steinbeck and Of Mice and Men