Fences Questions on Troy's Job as Garbage Truck Driver

Fences

Two examples of situational irony in Fences are: first, Troy builds a fence to keep death out, but death still finds him, leading to his funeral. Second, Troy becomes the first African-American...

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Fences

The irony of Troy's job as a garbage truck driver in Fences lies in his lack of qualification for the position he demands. Despite championing fairness and equality, Troy lies about having a driver's...

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Fences

In Fences by August Wilson, Troy Maxson works as a garbage collector, but he used to play baseball.

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