A fence provides a barrier intended to keep something in or possibly keep something else out. In the book Fences by August Wilson there are many barriers between people. Troy had an affair in order to push rose away, Rose wants to build a fence to keep in her loved ones, and Troy not ... build a fence in the yard is meant to keep her family nearer to her. Troy's lack of commitment to building that fence shows his lack of commitment to their marriage. August Wilson stayed to true to the title of his book by showing all the barriers the ... ...

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• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

... Many people have pasts that they would like to forget. In "Fences," by August Wilson, the main character instead imposes his hardships he himself endured upon his family. Troy Maxson is a beaten down soul who only knows how to push people away and conceals himself ... . Unable to express his love and concern for his loving wife and determined sons, Troy's problem this problem, changed the lives of Rose and Cory for the worst. Even though Fences is centered around a family with a father, husband who had an unfortunate upbringing, this play reflects on how discouragement can come from the...

• Word Count: 443
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School