A lot of settlers and immigrants believed in the American dream but they failed to fulfil their dreams and did not have a better life than before. But the American dream does not only have positive aspects. This is the myth of the selfmade man, the myth of the American dream. A land where you can fulfil your dreams, where you can become rich and famous if you work hard enough for it. Since the discovery of the American continent America is known as the land of opportunity. It was nice to take a break from his completely serious work, sit down with these fictional characters and enjoy some stolen wine and cheese.The American dream is one of the most famous features of the American society. I couldn’t help but smile on many occasions due to the enjoyment Steinbeck must have felt writing this book. It’s one that I would like to return to in the future because it seems like a book that will grow on me with each read. Tortilla Flat has an underlying mythical feel to it, which I admit I’m not easily swept away by in novels, but it’s less apparent than that of To a God Unknown. I found this to be an enjoyable read but it didn’t connect with me the same way Cannery Row did so it won’t be etched into my mind quite as boldly. Even though the absurdities stand out and felt straight out of a Monty Python film, the book also gets the emotional juices flowing as it goes along using comradery as the device. Reminiscent of Cannery Row, the book is centered around a group of friends in Monterey and demonstrates Steinbeck’s style of humor wonderfully. The story follows a group of friends, made up mostly of thieves and former prisoners, who out of the kindness of their hearts get into the most absurd situations. It’s the best that I’ve encountered since starting at the beginning of his collection. Tortilla Flat is recognized as Steinbeck’s first critical and commercial success and rightfully so.
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