"Between the World and Me" Q1 | Socratic Seminar
Within the book “Between the World and Me”, fear was a constant theme or idea that was brought up. With the way he states and discusses black history, it does seem that Coates is affected by this fear that has been instilled throughout history. Along with that, a similar fear shapes the American Dream in that people have trouble attaining “The Dream” in fear that they may not get it, or that they can’t. Which entirely stops them from even considering this dream. In the book, Coates shows the inevitability of this fear when explaining that the fear lies within being a black male; something that one cannot control or change.
One problem I have with this response is that you did not say how this fear distorted his life, you said that fear was a constant theme and that he is affected by it. Other than that, everything else I agree with and I think is fine. Smiley face.
ReplyDeleteThe book as a whole shows just how much this "fear" dictates Coates' life. You yourself proved that in the use of examples such as having his friend walk in front of him while in Paris. I feel that your use of evidence is appropriate in proving how this fear dictated his life. Thank you!
DeleteI agree with how constant the theme fear is, I feel as if the author did in fact acknowledged this fear and how a growing black male in America would need to be consider how they act and such.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the reoccurring them is fear but how do you know this? How do you relate if you even can relate to the fear he’s trying pass onto the reader? Can you understand where the fear is coming from within Coates cause if not then how can you know what type of American Dream he’s talking about?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Fear was constantly repeated throughout the book. Coates is always referring to fear as the feeling he gets when he feels attack in some type of way.
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