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Fences Literary Analysis

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Fences by August Wilson has a metaphorical and realistic view on the use of the fence. The plot and course of the play depends on the building of the fence, so the name of his play corresponds with the actions in Fences. The realistic part of the fence is the actual fence Troy and Cory were building around the house. As the realistic house and its surroundings are being changed, the characters’’ lives change through the building of the fence as well. Rose sees the fence as a positive attribute to her house; however, Troy sees it as a waste of his time and is slow to work on it. The realistic part of Troy not wanting to finish the fence corresponds with the metaphorical view, which represents his lack of commitment towards his marriage. The
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