There can be two kinds of dreams. The first being a series of thoughts or images that occur while sleeping. Second, is a desired goal or aspiration for the future. While both can be powerful, a dream that is reality rather than imaginary can be more influential. By being reality it can give one a tangible goal to strive for. In A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry and A Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes the consequences for not following one’s dreams is the dream becoming pointless and regret from never trying to achieve the dream.
