Discussion Questions 14-30 Group 3 by Ka'dyn Hoskins

1. Why does Coates capitalize the word “Dream”?

s1000689_1 — 2024-03-18 17:14:55 UTC

Coates capitalized the word “Dream” because he wanted to show that its a super important concept. It’s like a symbol for big hopes and stories in America, especially about race. By capitalizing it, he gives it extra significance and demonstrates its power in shaping society.

2. In your own words, explain what Coates means by “the dream”.

s1000689_1 — 2024-03-18 17:15:48 UTC

What Coates means by “the dream” is that it often shows the ideal image of life in American culture. It’s about having a nice house, a good job, and a safe neighborhood. But Coates digs deep and shows that this dream is often overlooks the struggles and history of Black people in America.

3. Explain in your own words that the following quote means and how it serves Coates larger argument. A. “ I obsessed over the distance between that other sector of space and my own. I knew that my portion of the American galaxy…” (20-21)

s1000689_1 — 2024-03-18 17:24:55 UTC

Coates is saying that he constantly thought about the differences between his own life and the lives of others in American. He does this by comparing the distance between that other sector of space and his own. He recognized that his experiences were shaped by a specific part of society, and he wanted to understand how that fit into the larger picture of the American experience. This quote serves Coates larger argument by showing the differences that exists within American society, specifically connected to race.

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