Analysis Of Between The World And Me

Throughout American history, there have been many achievements and accomplishments that set America apart from the rest of the world, but what society fails to notice is the racial oppression and violence that the blacks have endured throughout history and today. The book, titled Between the World and Me is a memoir written by Ta-Nehisi Coates that discusses issues related to black individuals in America. This book was published in 2015 and is written in the form of a letter to the author’s son. Coates shares his personal experiences growing up in a black body in America and the impact that systemic racism, violence, and inequality have had on his life and the lives of others in the black community. The memoir reflects on the history of violence

Coates calls on his readers, particularly black individuals in America, to confront and challenge the oppression and racism that perpetuate injustice. He indicates that this can be achieved through recognizing the history of violence and systemic oppression that has shaped America. He states, “I judged them against the country I knew, which had acquired the land through murder and tamed it under slavery, against the country whose armies fanned out across the world to extend their dominion. The world, the real one, was civilization secured and ruled by savage means”(Coates 79). Coates argues that America's progress was built on the enslavement and violence of black people. He juxtaposes this reality against the idealized version of the country, often portrayed as a beacon of civilization and progress. By highlighting this truth, he calls the readers for a constant questioning and exploration of the stories told to them by schools or other people. In addition, the author addresses multiple issues in the memoir, including systemic racism, police brutality, the history of violence and oppression against black people in America. Throughout the novel, the author suggests different actions that should be taken. For example, on an individual level, he suggests that readers should actively seek to understand the realities of racism and challenge their own biases in order to work towards

He explores themes such as racial inequality, police violence, and the historical oppression of black people and encourages the readers to confront these issues. Also, Coates' use of literary techniques, including vivid imagery, repetition, and metaphor, further enhances the emotional impact of his message. Also, the connections between real-world examples, other texts, personal experiences and the events depicted in the novel reinforce the urgent need for change. However, while this novel talks about racism and violence towards black people in particular, we should not forget that there are many other societies in the world that face the same issues, such as Muslim communities, Asian communities and Aboriginal