A Good Father In August Wilson's Fences

A good father is one who puts the interests of his child before his own and wants the child to be more successful than he was. I developed this definition through personal experience with my father, as these are the attributes I wish he had. With this form of faith and support, I would have considered him a good father. In August Wilson’s Fences, Troy’s relationship with his son Cory is of a convoluted and protective nature, with neither of them knowing how to properly express their love to each other and in turn causing strife. The decisions that Troy makes on Cory’s behalf define their relationship throughout the play. When Troy and his wife Rose are discussing Cory’s possible football opportunity, Troy explains, “I don’t want him to be