Fences Questions on Responsibility
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The impact of responsibility on Troy in Fences
In Fences, responsibility heavily impacts Troy. His sense of duty towards his family and his past experiences shape his stern demeanor and strict parenting. He feels burdened by societal pressures...
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Is Troy in Fences a user and manipulator, and does this make him a liar or self-deceptive?
Troy is not a completely honest person, but he falls short of being a user or manipulator of others. Though he is controlling of his son Cory and somewhat under-handed in dealing with his promotion...
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What evidence in Fences shows Troy Maxson teaching responsibility to Cory?
In Fences, Troy Maxson can be seen teaching responsibility to his son Cory when he tells him that, as a man, he has a duty to take care of his family—to house, feed, and clothe them. As Troy...
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Is love a theme in the play "Fences"?
The feelings the Maxon family has for each other are a consequence of the themes of the play, rather than being a theme by itself. The most obvious theme is the fences that people...
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What does a man owe his family versus pursuing self-interests, as explored in "Fences"?
In August Wilson's Fences, our responsibility to ourselves versus families and society is represented through Troy, who struggles to balance his duties to his wife with his personal desires. The...