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The Dream is a seductive but dangerous myth for black Americans from "summary" of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
The Dream is a seductive but dangerous myth for black Americans. It is a seduction because it promises equality and opportunity, a fair shot at the American Dream. It tells black people that if they work hard enough, if they play by the rules, they can achieve success just like anyone else. But this promise is empty, a mirage in the desert. The Dream is dangerous because it blinds black people to the harsh realities of their existence. It lulls them into complacency, into believing that if they just keep their heads down and work hard, everything will work out in the end. The Dream is a lie, a fairy tale told to keep black people in line, to keep them from questioning the status quo. It is a sedative, a way to numb the pain of racism and oppression. The Dream tells black people that their suffering is their own fault, that if they just tried harder, if they just pulled themselves up by their bootstraps, they could overcome anything. But this is a cruel fict...
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