How does Steinbeck use the Mood and character interactions to develop the theme of the American Dream? Is he developing a positive or negative tone and message about the “Dream”?

The two statements that explain the use of literary techniques in the passage to create and idealized portrait of rural lifestyles are B and D. Option B talks about a contrast of the corruption of city life and the comfort of the country which is reflected in words that characterize the country such as fine wool and pure gold. Option D talks about expressions that describe positively the life in the country.