The Symbolism Of The Fence In Troy's Fences

In the story “Fences” the fence that is mentioned has a greater meaning that revolves around the major characters in the story. Each character has a fence that represents their attitudes.

Cory is Troy’s youngest son. He wants to play college football, but Troy does not support Cory’s decision. Cory’s father wants him to work a job and forget about football.Troy believes that Cory would being throwing his future away by playing football due to his race. In an argument with Cory, Troy said “I thought we had an understanding about this football stuff ? You suppose to keep up with your chores and hold that job down at the A&P.” Cory ignores Troy’s rules and plays football.”Cory faces his first major adolescent battle to forge a unique identity

He is an ex baseball player. Troy is very stubborn and is not very open minded. He also is not caring and he does things because he sees it as a responsibility. He told Cory in an argument that he cares for him because it is his responsibility. He does not agree with his children alternative life choices. He wants Cory to forget his career in football and get a job, ignoring his son’s possibilities. He gets this from his past in baseball. He felt like he was undermined by others because of his ethnicity and he does not the same thing to happen to Cory. For Lyons Troy wants him to grow up. He wanted to act his age and settle down.Lyons lives a fast life. He plays music in nightclubs. He would borrow money from Troy which only gave Troy another reason to argue with him. In an analysis of Troy,this writer said, “He lives in his own little world and views the people in his life as revolving around him. When he ruins Cory's chance of gaining a football scholarship, he did it because he believed whites wouldn't let his son play, but the world had changed and Troy stubbornly refused to believe it. “.(UKessays, Fences Character

She is caring and open minded. She supports both Lyons and Cory’s decisions. She wants Cory todo what he believes is best him.When Troy learned about Cory’s college recruiter, he made it known that he would not talk to the recruiter, Rose pleaded with Troy to let Cory play football.In addition to that, she stands up for Lyons when him and Troy argue.In addition to that Rose is very patience. In her marriage with Troy, Rose endured all the mistreatment that Troy put her through. “Troy thought that he was a good husband to Rose because he provided her with food and a house. He wasn’t a good husband because he didn’t give her love and compassion. “(.bartleby.com). Rose stayed with Troy because she knew he would take care of his