Investigate the various interpretations and roles of dreams across different cultures. For instance, explore the significance of dreaming in the Australian Aboriginal tradition, ancient African myths and legends, and contemporary Western psychoanalytic theories. What similarities can be found among these diverse perspectives on dreams?

Look for instances in Western literature where "blackness" symbolizes negative, sinister, or depraved qualities, and where "whiteness" is associated with purity, innocence, and goodness.

Analyze how the "American dream" is portrayed in American literature. Are there notable differences in how white writers and black writers express this concept?

Investigate the evolution of the black nationalism movement since the 1920s.