Racism In The Play Fences

“Fences” is a 1983 play written by August Wilson in the drama and fiction genre. Fences is about a 53 year old man named Troy who struggles throughout the story with his family and himself. The play takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where Troy Maxson has gone through life in a country where being black leads to crushing a man's’ body mentally, emotionally and physically. Racism is an important element in the play that affects Troy’s family and himself in their everyday life. As a result, Troy loses his dream of becoming a professional baseball player, earning equality for his job and having the pleasure of eating out..
Racism causes Troy to lose his dream of becoming a professional baseball player. Throughout the story it is pointed