In the play Fences, August Wilson talks about a family whose life has been based around a fence. The play is about an African American family who has struggled. Troy is used to always work for the white man. He gave up his dreams which led to a significant downfall. Therefore, Troy’s son Cory regards to play college football.
Why do people have fences? According to research, “ In every culture, human beings have elected fences, real or imagined…” (1.2) Basically, Troy wants a fence to keep people out. Troy did not display true commitment to marriage. Troy’s wife Rose, also wanted a fence built because she felt that it would keep her loved ones together. It was truly a rough time for Troy’s family. Troy has been fenced all his life without a father figure. Troy has been through abuse and neglection. Troy’s father was also known for raping a woman. His father stayed with him about everything. One day Troy thought that his father was mad because he didn't do his homework. “ Now I thought he was mad cause I ain’t done my work.” It seemed as if anything that Troy had done was going to satisfy his father.
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Rose is basically an unhappy housewife who is still committed to her marriage. “Okay, Troy… I’ll take care of your baby for you… this child got a mother. But you a womanless man.” (Whitehead) No matter how much Rose has been through with Troy she has always been right by his side. “ Rose loves her family and wants to keep them safe and close to her.”(2.1) Love is such a powerful