Symbolism in Fences
Symbols in Fences
As we know that, “Symbolism is a literary deice in which an object, event, or action is used to suggest a meaning beyond its literal meaning” (p.1801). In the play night Mother, by Marsha Norman used the symbol of “bus” to compare Jessie life; she feel herself as if no progress in life after the age fifty years. Therefore, she compares herself with such a “Bus” which will reach in same place even after fifty years. So, ‘Bus’ symbolizes the lack of progress, sense of hopelessness in life. The Pulitzer Prize winning drama “Fences” by renowned African-American black Writer August Wilson also presents the symbols in his play. The symbols play vital role in play. It represents the theme of Drama. So, symbolic meaning is also important in any kind of play. The symbols in the play Fences:
‘Fence’ as symbol.
Fences are a wall intended to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a border line. Rose Maxson, wants “fence” from her husband Troy Maxson and her son, Cory because for her “fence” is so necessary or important to keep her family member closer, together. She wants peace and harmony in her family. As a result, for Rose “fence” stands for family harmony/union and love. In deeper level, she may want to be built fence to keep aside white contact. She even not forgets to tell her son, Cory to help father to build fence:
Rose: “your daddy like to had a fit with you running out of here this morning without doing your chores.” Cory: “I told you I had to go to practice.”
Rose: “He say you were supposed to help him with this fence.”
(p.1522)
The impotency of fences for Rose is uncovered by Jim Bono, best friend of Troy. Jim says to Troy:
Bono: “some people build fences to keep people out….. and other people build fences to keep people in. Rose wants to hold on you all. She loves you.”
She loves her family too much, so she wants her husband and son to build
As we know that, “Symbolism is a literary deice in which an object, event, or action is used to suggest a meaning beyond its literal meaning” (p.1801). In the play night Mother, by Marsha Norman used the symbol of “bus” to compare Jessie life; she feel herself as if no progress in life after the age fifty years. Therefore, she compares herself with such a “Bus” which will reach in same place even after fifty years. So, ‘Bus’ symbolizes the lack of progress, sense of hopelessness in life. The Pulitzer Prize winning drama “Fences” by renowned African-American black Writer August Wilson also presents the symbols in his play. The symbols play vital role in play. It represents the theme of Drama. So, symbolic meaning is also important in any kind of play. The symbols in the play Fences:
‘Fence’ as symbol.
Fences are a wall intended to prevent escape or intrusion or to mark a border line. Rose Maxson, wants “fence” from her husband Troy Maxson and her son, Cory because for her “fence” is so necessary or important to keep her family member closer, together. She wants peace and harmony in her family. As a result, for Rose “fence” stands for family harmony/union and love. In deeper level, she may want to be built fence to keep aside white contact. She even not forgets to tell her son, Cory to help father to build fence:
Rose: “your daddy like to had a fit with you running out of here this morning without doing your chores.” Cory: “I told you I had to go to practice.”
Rose: “He say you were supposed to help him with this fence.”
(p.1522)
The impotency of fences for Rose is uncovered by Jim Bono, best friend of Troy. Jim says to Troy:
Bono: “some people build fences to keep people out….. and other people build fences to keep people in. Rose wants to hold on you all. She loves you.”
She loves her family too much, so she wants her husband and son to build