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Lack Of Power In Fences By August Wilson

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The lack of power in one’s life can impact their development as one grows. In the play “Fences” by August Wilson a lack of power is shown in every character, especially Rose. Rose is a black woman in the 1950s in Pittsburg. Which meant she had too little to no power because of her place in society. Rose’s lack of power, in the beginning, made her not able to stand up for herself and make her own decisions. Towards the end of the play, Rose hits rock bottom and stands up for herself. Rose was Black in the 1950s. The opportunities black people had were largely excluded from the prosperity of the 1950s. Being black meant that you had fewer opportunities than white people and had to work extra hard for the things you wanted. This is shown with
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