Coates 'American Dream In Between The World And Me'

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In the enlightening novel, Between the World and Me, Coates vocalizes his unpopular opinion on living the “American Dream”. He utilizes the symbolism between “black” and “white” as well as life stories to expound on the flaws and dangers of the “Dream”. Coates views the “Dream” as “an enemy of aft, courageous thinking” and banal “white fences and green lawns”. Asserting that those aspiring after the “Dream” are mislead or oblivious.Through his childhood experiences, he demonstrates the life and mindset of those living in the “valley”. Explaining their overwhelming desire to pursue the “Dream” in order to break free of the endless cycle of poverty, fear, and violence. They climb the metaphorical “mountain” but only end up trading a life of fear

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