August Vollmer

said that in many works of literature, past events can affect, positively or negatively, the present actions attitudes, or values of a character. A play in which a character must contend with an aspect from the past is The Piano Lesson by August Wilson. In August Wilson’s The Piano Lesson, Bernice, struggles with her family’s slavery history, which reveals that not everyone’s past can reveal or prove the person they are today. Throughout The Piano Lesson, Bernice is constantly getting into…

Family values in Franz Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” is portrayal as the same way a business is run. When the leader of the family can’t perform the job anymore someone must take his place. You can see this when Gregor’s father takes it upon himself to lead the family after Gregor fails to do his job. The family also shows business mentality of firing anyone that hurts the business. They did this when they were talking about getting rid of Gregor as he only held the family back. Doesn’t matter what…

In the post-#OscarSoWhite shared cinematic universe we call life, 2016 was the perfect designated time for any director, producer, screenwriter, actor, score composer, stunt coordinator, all the way down to the best boy and grip of color to come out swinging and do no less than knock it out of the park in the most artistic sense of the term. And in between the countless comic book adaptations and the latest anthropomorphic romp, some of the most creative and gifted black talents came through…

When our friends invited my hubby and me to the movies for New Year’s Eve, we weren’t sure we were up for the adventure. After a beautiful Christmas season, we were tired, but regardless of our weariness we agreed to go. They reserved tickets to the movie, Fences, which I had vaguely heard of. I knew Denzel Washington starred in it, but nothing more. To be honest, I struggled with this movie. I struggled with some of the language and I struggled to like Denzel’s character, Troy. Now, I battle…

In William Faulkner’s southern gothic novel, Light in August, deception plays a major role in the lives of each of the main characters. Characters such as Joe Christmas and Gail Hightower are scarred by the deceptions of others, preventing them from ever finding their place in society. However, one character is not a victim of deception, but rather wields it for his own use: Joe Brown, also known as Lucas Burch. His actions serve as a major driving force behind the plot of the novel, as his lies…

The award-winning play “Fences”, written by August Wilson. Wilson explores the evolution of the African American experience by examining race relations during one of the most delicate times. “Fences” takes place in Pittsburgh during the 1950’s surrounding the Maxson family. Wilson chose the 1950’s because desegregation ended in 1964, so all these experiences between the characters was raw to their current state of being and mindsets. The mood throughout the play is death, being both symbolic and…

In the play Fences by August Wilson, baseball represents racism, failure, and doubt in the eyes of the main character, Troy Maxson. For Troy, the memories involving baseball are not particularly fond. Baseball changed him permanently, holding him back from who he could’ve been. It affected him in who he became as a husband and father, and how he dealt with situations in his life. Although Troy has some redeeming qualities, baseball was not an influence on them. Knowing that the story is…

ugly happens because of you not staying in your place. Gabriel saying can I just see this picture that Casey's talking about because shes clearly really upset because of it. So Alexis showed them the picture Gabriel saying really Alexis that was last summer why would you put this up. If were not even going out anymore I don’t get it why would you let people think that we're something again when you know I'm seeing Casey. Alexis told him because I want you back I really do like I really messed up…

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…

The Ghost Story of The Piano Lesson In the play The Piano Lesson, written by August Wilson, the story is filled with history and nightmare represented by a piano, once owned by James Sutter. Sutter, the ghost in the play, haunts Boy Willie’s family because his family now has possession of the piano. The piano remains at Berniece’s and Doakers house in Pittsburgh. Sutter has recently die and Boy Willie has a goal to sell the piano and buy Sutter’s land. Boy Willie wants his own farm so he can…