How Troy Maxson Character Changes

After being the center of attention in his family and social circles, Troy Maxson gradually changes into an alone, unwanted, and terrified man. Troy Maxson always wants to run away from life, yet despite this, he strives to engage in it and fight Death because, despite how illusory they may be, he has faith in himself and his beliefs. Troy starts off by calling out his staff for engaging in discriminating behavior. He then boasts to his family members and best friend Bono about his lack of fear of death while also keeping a secret about his relationship with Alberta which he believes he can get away with. Troy feels bigger and better when he taunts Lyons, his other son than when he demands respect from Cory, his son. When his fears, his rage,

Troy struggles with self-doubt due to his unfulfilling existence and the difficulties he had while supporting himself and his family. Troy's death is a result of a combination of bad luck, racism in society, and his own past deeds coming back to haunt him. Troy was born into a large, impoverished household with just an abusive yet devoted father to provide for them. When he had to leave his father's home without any means, he ended up in jail because he committed little crimes to get by. Troy picked up the game of baseball while incarcerated and found that he was one of the top home run batters in the Negro Leagues. However, black athletes were not allowed to play in the Major Leagues, which paid considerably, when Troy was at his best. Troy joins the sanitation department after being unable to provide for his family. Despite putting in a lot of effort, he is unable to advance because of discrimination in the union's hiring

Troy had already spent fifteen years in prison for killing a guy before he met Rose. The man shot Troy as Troy sought to rob him. Troy killed him with a knife as a form of retaliation.“They told me I killed him and they put me in the penitentiary and locked me up for fifteen years. That’s where I met Bono. That’s where I learned how to play baseball.” (Wilson 1153). Troy claims that he feels bad about what he did and is embarrassed by it. He had intended to play in the top leagues after learning the game in prison, but he was denied the chance due to his race. He's become a bitter guy after years of bearing the burden of this injustice. He believed that since he had been denied this chance, his kids, especially Cory, shouldn't have the same chance in football. He was furious about everything sports-related because of the