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Rose And Cory In Fences

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In Fences, Troy, Rose, and Cory at different points in the play are “oppressors or victims, dominant or subservient, user or used”. Prior to his affair, Troy is much more dominate in that he is responsible for the family’s finances and controls how Rose and Cory act. Following the affair, Rose has a much more dominate role in the family and is in control of the family’s finances. Rose marries Troy because she needs the stability and support that she knows is only achievable through marriage; initially in the play she objects to Troy’s dominate behaviour, however she does not try to overpower him. After Troy told Rose about his infidelity, Rose is hurt, but does not let herself become a victim of the event. Following Alberta’s death, Rose
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