The American Dream and 20th Century African American Literature

As the essential part of American literature,American dream is one of the important subjects in 20th century Afro-American literature.In the earlier stage,Afro-American literature expresses the praise for black nationalities and the longing for equality and freedom.Fictions of protest by middle stage writers focus on the exposure of racism and the poverty of Afro-Americans,and reveal the writers' anxiety about the American dream.In the later stage,female writers represented by Walker and Morrison reflect on the parochialism of the black community,and call for love and reconciliation between black male and female,between blacks and whites.