Fences Based during a time of segregation and prejudice, Fences is a story that realistic for its era and reflects on the rejection people felt during this time. A black man during pre-Civil Rights time, Troy is determined to become the first black trash man (Wilson, 10). Adamant that racism will never end, Troy tries to shield his son Cory from the realities he faced within sports. Cory, on the other hand, is a part of the future that believes the world is becoming more accepting of race and asserts that he will be able to become a professional in football. His mom Rose and dad’s best friend Bono supports this belief, listing off famous African Americans within the athletic arena (Wilson, 4). However, Troy doesn’t believe in such a world,
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Both are rather skilled in what they do, and they have been able to prosper within their fields. While Troy was halted in his efforts, he also knew he was talented enough to go to the Major Leagues if he had wanted to. However, in Troy’s defense, he was also limited in his options due to race. This discrimination was the pinnacle of Troy’s frustration, being denied something he knew for a fact that he deserved. While Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth were able to become professionals within the field, Troy knew that he wanted to be his absolute best in the dimensions (BenjGC, 1). Therefore he picked being the first black trash men; it might not be the most prestigious career choice, but it did allow him freedom and a title (Wilson, 6). Cory, on the other hand, is being scouted for and has an opportunity to be the person he has always wanted to become. Yet, Troy doesn’t want Cory to succeed in this field. In his perspective, there are too many limitations that Cory will face, and it is smarter to accept this fate than try to bend the rules. As a response, Cory quits his part time job, and Troy begins to use the strike method against his son (Wilson,
Both are rather skilled in what they do, and they have been able to prosper within their fields. While Troy was halted in his efforts, he also knew he was talented enough to go to the Major Leagues if he had wanted to. However, in Troy’s defense, he was also limited in his options due to race. This discrimination was the pinnacle of Troy’s frustration, being denied something he knew for a fact that he deserved. While Jackie Robinson and Babe Ruth were able to become professionals within the field, Troy knew that he wanted to be his absolute best in the dimensions (BenjGC, 1). Therefore he picked being the first black trash men; it might not be the most prestigious career choice, but it did allow him freedom and a title (Wilson, 6). Cory, on the other hand, is being scouted for and has an opportunity to be the person he has always wanted to become. Yet, Troy doesn’t want Cory to succeed in this field. In his perspective, there are too many limitations that Cory will face, and it is smarter to accept this fate than try to bend the rules. As a response, Cory quits his part time job, and Troy begins to use the strike method against his son (Wilson,