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    a lot of discrimination due to color barriers. The play Fences deals with boundaries that hold people back and the trials and tribulations they face when trying to cross them. The author August Wilson focuses on Troy a fifty-three year old man who struggles with providing for his family. Wilson’s Fences reveals the anger toward the racism that failed Troy’s attempt at achieving the American Dream, therefore causing him to establish fences between him and his loved ones. Prior to the civil…

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    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…

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    Fences Literary Analysis Jack Kelley P.1 In the play Fences, a fence itself symbolises what the family wants for each other and how certain characters want to live their lives. Rose, the main character’s wife, wants the fence because it makes her feel secure both physically and mentally. While Troy, the main character, wants it because it gives him control of his territory. The fence to Cory, Troy’s son, is a thing that would be both physically and mentally blocking him from his true…

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    Congratulations to Viola Davis for being the first ever African American woman to receive 3 Oscars Nominations. Viola Davis is nominated for “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Picture”, and “Adapted Screenplay” for her hit movie “Fences” starring Denzel Washington. The film Fences, which was directed by Denzel Washington was adapted from the 1983 play by August Washington, focuses in on the experiences of Troy and Rose Maxon in Pittsburg during the 1950’s. "Thank you to the Academy for…

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    August Wilson has written many plays during his life, but they play Fences might have been his best work yet. His creative mind led to the great detail and symbolism in this play, the fence being the biggest symbol of them all. The meaning behind the fence can have certain meanings on it depending on the how the reader interprets it. There is also subtle symbolism in Gabriel, Troy’s brother throughout the play and towards the end. Having symbolism in his play is what makes August Wilson’s works…

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    production portrayal of Christo's artwork in Running Fence In Running Fence (1978), the…

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    the play Fences by August Wilson. The play mostly takes place in the 1950s where race relations were improving but were still deplorable. Troy Maxson is one of the stories main characters that has been impacted most by the racial issues in the US. In turn Troy’s son, Corey, also has to deal with racial problems due to his fathers beliefs, thus preventing him from excelling as an athlete. This is how social issues such as racial problems and deficiencies contribute to August Wilson’s Fences as a…

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    a “nigger” that will cause me trouble in possibilities of robbing me, getting angry after a game and hitting me, and many more problems, maybe death. My developing brain created a fence around people of color, to stay my distance, change to a sport that will my race will be playing at my local park. In the book “Fences” by August Wilson, the main character named Troy is a african-american man in his 50’s. He has a son named Cory, Troy stops him from playing football in college since he doesn’t…

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    Fences is a great film that everyone should view in their lifetime. The film takes places in the 1950s and shows a black family’s struggles. In the opening scene the main character, troy, is working but is complaining with his best friend Bono about the white man always being above the black man. This carries into a scene which starts out warms with tory showing affection to his wife rose but quickly changes gears when Lyon shows up and asks for money. This gets serious because troy does not…

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    Interested In A Vinyl Fence? 4 Things You Should Know If you want to add privacy to your backyard, or keep your family pet contained without having him on a chain, a fence is a great way to do it. Consider getting a vinyl fence because of these 4 things. Appearance and Size Vinyl fencing typically comes in sections that are 6-8 feet tall. It will give you enough height to protect your yard from nosy neighbors, and help keep pets contained. You can also get the material in sections that are…

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