The environment is well described in the book, and I can definitely imagine how it looks where the story takes place. The environment is especially well described at the beginning of the book, when Lennie and George are camping by the river. The beginning of the book describes how much the environment is where Gorge and linenLennie will go. But the theme of dreams is introduced at the start of the book, through George’s description to Lennie of the farm that they hope one day to own together one day. They continue to discuss this throughout the text, with Candy also becoming involved and making it finally seem possible. This dream is very important to the men because it represents freedom and having control over their own lives, which they do not have while moving around looking for work.