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    Fences August Wilson Fences is the second major play written by August Wilson which was premiered in 1983. The set of the play was in 1950’s in Pittsburg and was a part of series of play wrote by Wilson. The play won the highly respected Pulitzer Prize for drama in the year 1987. There are many issues which were prevalent in the society during the time of the play which are encompassed and incorporated in the play. The reasons of the play winning the Pulitzer Prize for drama are discussed

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    have a man’s mind torn asunder by two projects of equal strength‚ both obstinately pulling in a contrary direction at the same time.” In the drama FencesAugust Wilson uses stylistic devices to characterize how the main character‚ Troy Maxson‚ is pulled in conflicting directions by compelling desires‚ ambitions‚ obligations and influences. Wilson purposely creates a play set in the middle of the uproar in 1957. African Americans were finally receiving equality and dignity that they desired

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    consequence be? In 1986‚ August Wilson published the play Fences which exhibits the life of an African American family during segregation. The protagonist of the play is the father of three children; all from separate women‚ Troy Maxson. Wilson uses the title of the play to create a metaphor in the play‚ which is symbolic. Throughout the play the characters build “fences” to create boundaries‚ provide safety‚ and give a meaning to family. Rose‚ Troy’s wife‚ builds fences to protect her own vulnerability

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    Boundaries in August Wilson’s Fences The early 1950’s was a time of enormous importance because of the Civil Rights Movement which emphasized equal rights for blacks and whites. According to the book Approaching Literature‚ this time period became very familiar to August Wilson‚ the author of the play Fences. Wilson‚ an African American man‚ was raised by his mother and his ex-convict father. For a short period of time‚ before moving back to his old neighborhood‚ Wilson lived in a primarily

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    Symbolism in Fences

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    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

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    Troy's Fences

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    In The Play “Fences” there is a connection to the fence that each character has. The main character name is Troy and along with him is his wife Rose his sons Corey and lyons right along with his brother named Gabe. Troy wanted to build a fence to keep to keep everything that belonged to him inside of the fence and the things that didnt belong to him outside the fence. Troy connects with every character because Rose is the one that wants the fence built and Troy is the one building it. Troy‚ a 53-year-old

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    Fences Analysis

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    Curbs and Fences: An analysis of Fences A symbol is an object or image that one consciously or unconsciously uses to represent repressed thoughts‚ feelings‚ or impulses. That is made clear August Wilson’s Fences; each character’s internal relationship for the purpose of the fence is a reflection of each character’s point of view on their life and their mental position throughout the scenes of the play. Although the environment around Troy‚ Bono‚ Rose‚ and Cory had drastic changes throughout

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    Theatre Arts 300 Fences Reading Assignment The play Fences‚ by August Wilson is a well-known play. It has been performed at Yale Repertory Theater in New Haven on April 30‚ 1985 and also at 46th street on Broadway in March 26‚ 1987. Fences have been performed by many famous actors like James Earl Jones as Troy and Denzel Washington. The play has also been awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama award and a Tony award in 1987. The playwright of Fences is August Wilson. August Wilson was born on April

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    Fences 1

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    of the Play Fences Fences is a play set in 1950’s America‚ which examines the conflicts between generations‚ and racial tensions between African Americans and white Americans. The play focuses on the Maxson family’s struggle to cope with Troy’s egotism and double-standards. On the one hand‚ he demands people to be realistic‚ practical‚ and responsible. On the other hand‚ he is having affair with Alberta and is living in a private fantasy world. The title of August Wilson’s play Fences is a plural

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    Oedipus And Fences

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    Oedipus Rex‚ by Sophocles‚ and Fences‚ by August Wilson‚ are two great tragedies by two outstanding playwrights. The two stories seem intertwined by the great characters that they center around. Although the stories of Oedipus and Troy are separated by centuries‚ the characters are almost identical. Different backgrounds‚ different cultures‚ and different adversaries do not affect the manner and behavior of the main characters. If nothing else‚ the pride in each of the characters make the two so

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