How can i compare the theme "dreams" of John Stienbecks writing?

I have only read the first two pieces, but from the essence of those two (and knowing Steinbeck's usual style) there appears a clear connection. Have you thought of or discussed the main theme of "Of Mice and Men"? There can be many themes but a pretty obvious one is how chasing after a dream can lead to one's downfall. Example: Lenny and George chasing after their dream of owning a farm leads to Lenny being shot at George's hand. And, in the second story Elisa dreams of having a place in society besides the boring housewife routine society has cuffed her with. She wishes to be important. Her dream leads to perhaps her emotional downfall when the traveling man dispenses of her flowers on the road and she sees them as she drives past with her husband. The flowers symbolize her dream of being important, of being something more than stuck at home. Seeing her dream laying trampled on the road leads to her emotional downfall. Does the third story have any type of connection as the above two? I would try to go this route. Ultimately, your teacher cannot deduct points if you write about the connection of dreams you see between the stories and provide accurate evidence to back your ideas. Good luck!