In his son Cory, Troy sees a generation that not only aspires for their own success in the world but also seeks themselves into the white culture of that period. When Cory was seeks a college scholarship to play football, Troy fears that his son will lose the difference of his race for success. This conflict of difference destroys their relationship. Which lead Cory to not forgiving his father. For the reason as some of the characters see to the changing, while others are still trapped in past. Due to Troy's past it made him hostile. He blames racism for keeping him from achieving his dream and he can't let go of this. The pain Troy feels from his past doesn't allow him to let his family get close to him because he has built a fence around
