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In the novel Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck commitment is one of the positive themes. A theme of commitment in the novel is George and Lennie to themselves and to their dream about the farm. In the novel George and Lennie are focused on getting their ideal land. During the story Lennie always seems to get in trouble causing himself and George to lose their jobs and to be chased out of town. The theme of commitment is important in this novel because it is one of the positive themes. George and Lennie look out for each other and they care about each other unlike the rest of the people in the story they got someone to talk to and who cares what they say. The dream of the farm is also realized in this story it is known as the American Dream. George and Lennie are committed to this farm throughout the story because they want to work for themselves where they don’t have to have a boss to tell them what to do and when to work. They want this land also because it would be theirs and they could invite friends over and work when they want to. These two things are the positive theme of commitment in the novel. George and Lennie are committed to each other in many different ways. “Guys like us, that work on ranches are the loneli