Troy To Build The Fence Analysis

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In the movie Rose wanted Troy to build a fence around their house. Troy really didn't want to build the fence. Then Bono was that some people build fences to keep things out while others build them to keep things in. To Troy this fence is just a waste of time, because he believes that they doesn't have anything that people would want to steal. Then Bono said that Rose loves you and that boy.To Rose the fence meant the her family was together and that nothing could come in and hurt her family. See Rose want that fence built to keep them from getting hurt but she doesn't want them to get caught up the other thing that can destroy there family.Like when Troy came home and told Rose that he is going to be a father again.Thats the reason that she

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