Troy's Fences: Unrestricted Ending

The concept of closure is one that is sought after by practically every human being at some point in their lives. It is socially frowned upon to leave a situation or conversation open-ended. As an anonymous author once said, "Closure is the best form of respect." However, what if a more obscure finish is more well suited to a story? In the play "Fences", the function of the unclear conclusion serves to convey to the reader that a more unrestricted ending is more appropriate, and that an ambiguous conclusion allows one to explore the outcome in an approach he or she would not have previously thought of and develop their own interpretation the play and its characters, and how the author chose to conclude the literature. Upon reaching the ending of "Fences," Troy's death was not that unexpected. It could've been karma, or fate, but Troy didn't help his case when he stated, in reference to death, "Come on! Anytime you want!" (II.4.100-101). As it goes for most deaths, a funeral was …show more content…
He lived his life with a discipline to provide, to both his own needs and the immediate needs of his family. Yet certain events of his past were described in a type of vagueness, such as his early childhood, where his father committed heinous acts, and his affair with Alberta, which ultimately caused his marriage to Rose to decay. The finish of "Fences" could also be described in these qualities. Concrete details are observed pertaining to the primary events that occurred on the day of Troy's funeral, and also the reader becomes witness to how Gabriel sends Troy home, which ends with a sense of imprecision and unclarity. However, through using the innate skills of imagination and assumption, they can picture a scenario in their head quiet vividly. Taking a work of literature and interpreting it is what is intended when one chooses to read. An inconclusive ending merely aids in this