Coates Theory Regarding A Gap Between The World Analysis

I was very shocked about Coates’ theory regarding a gap between “the world” and his. Coates’ story and strong opinions about growing up in his era as an African American gave me a new perspective. It’s impossible for me to truly understand a lifestyle I never had, but reading about Coates’ upbringing gave me a small glimpse into someone else’s. I was not surprised that he felt isolated and distanced from the rest of the world, especially considering he was a minority in Baltimore. However, I was surprised to read that he was an outcast among his own peers also, that grew up on the streets just like him. Before reading Coates’ story, I envisioned him writing about his camaraderie with his friends that supported each other. Instead, he wrote