Fences Questions on Rose
Fences
Is August Wilson's Fences an allegory? If so, which characters contribute to this and why?
August Wilson's Fences contains many symbols or allegories, including Rose (self-giving, faithful love), Troy (selfishness), Gabriel (the archangel and salvation), and Troy's fence (division and...
Fences
Which symbol is NOT used in August Wilson's Fences: a rose, a trumpet, an unfinished fence, or a cherry tree?
The symbol not used in August Wilson's Fences is a cherry tree. The play uses other symbols significantly: a rose symbolizes love and is the name of Troy's wife; a trumpet is linked to Gabriel's...