In the play “Fences” by August Wilson, Wilson uses language and diction to show dissatisfaction on how it can lead to actions that destroys a person’s life, and the people around them. Troy Maxson's a character with peculiar traits that can be stated as frustration. Fences is during a time when fights against segregation aren’t approached as that important. This was causing a clear emphasized life for Troy and others. Fences theme shows racist oppression, but also shows how family values partakes in it and it’s life problems that occur. Dissatisfaction causes trouble on the protagonist in the play Troy Maxson. His close friends throughout the play warn Troy on his actions that aren’t justified and that he should be happy with what he has.
