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Troy is an African American man who works as a lifting garbage truck department. Troy brings his wages home to his wife. Even though, Troy works hard and takes care of the family he still a heartbreaker in different ways.

Troy is married to Rose, Rose seems like a really loving and caring wife. Troy loves his, but had to messes that up by cheating on her with Alberta, who becomes pregnant. Once Rose found out she still took care of his child with Alberta. This demonstrate that Rose still has dignity in herself. Although Troy doesn’t care anymore. Rose is heartbroken because of the he treated her with love, but stabbed her in the back by cheating and having a child. This shows that Troy cares, but does not care as much to see the people
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Something important is happening to Cory by the whole college football recruit, but his father puts his hopes down by telling him you will not get involved in football. “I told that boy about football stuff’. This shows that he already put his faith in football in the garbage and telling his to throw that nonexistent career away. “ The white man ain’t gonna let him get nowhere with that football”. This quote uncovers that his father Troy tells Cory what to do and what not to do. He doesnt let Cory become a football player because he thinks he wouldn’t make a living. This indicates that Troy is a strong minded and forceful person. While his other son Lyon can be interested only in music and does not want to get a job like his father. Yet, Troy still gives him money ever Friday that's when he gets his check. Also, in my opinion Troy is more helpful to Lyon even though he doesn't have a nicely paying job. While Cory can become a football player and get plenty money, but Troy doesn't see it like that. Troy is a stubborn and one-minded character. Troy treats both of his son differently. He more helpful to Lyon than Cory. “ How come you ain't never liked me. Liked you? Who the hell say I got to like you”. Troy in this point shows that his caring and loving just stop and become a bitter man. They way Troy starts to act is getting more aggressive inside and out. His action and words. I

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