First Quote "Some people build fences to keep people out and other people build fences to keep people in." Rose wants to hold on to you all. She loves you” (Wilson 1; Act 2; Scene One). Analysis Through this quote, Bono expresses his disapproval of Troy having an affair with another woman due to the sacrifices that Rose had made in order to keep the family intact. While Troy tends to disagree with the choices that those around him make, Rose nevertheless attempts to overlook the flaws of Troy. Furthermore, Bono alludes to the idea that black people are bound within the fences of slavery, as even though slavery had been abolished after the civil war, racism was still prevalent in society due to Jim Crow laws. As a result, this quote supports …show more content…
In his second attempt to open the heavens, Gabriel begins to dance and cry freely. Wilson’s description of Gabriel’s dance is an allusion to a time in black history where people were not bound to the chains of slavery. This quote can be utilized to help support the claim that slavery has deprived black people of the ability to freely express themselves and ultimately the dehumanizing effects of slavery. Third Quote “It’s just. . . She gives me a different idea. . . a different understanding of myself. I can step out of this house and get away from the pressures and problems. . . be a different man” (Wilson 2; Act Two, Scene One). Analysis Through this quote, Wilson expresses the struggles of black people and their attempts to escape those struggles in order to keep their sanity. Troy considered his interactions with Alberta as carefree and as a coping mechanism for the constant pressures he deals with on a daily basis. As a result, Wilson’s narrative of Troy suggests that black people are willing to go to extreme lengths just to keep their heads above water, thus supporting the claim that racism creates mental trauma that makes people go