Analysis of Fences by August Wilson Essay -- Fences Plays Slavery Raci

Troy Maxson is a man who thinks he is a failure but finds it hard to admit. Troy is a middle age black garbage man who feels held back by the white man. Why you got the white men driving and colored lifting? (p.9). the honorable mention mentioned is an example of how Troy feels he will never amount to anything because he is a black man in the white mans population. Therefore, Troy limits his goals in life. Maintaining a job, having a roof over his head, and food on the table is Troys idea of success. This is his idea of success because he has accomplished this while having a hard life. Troy fences himself into his own little world where there is no room for anyone to question or judge him. slowdown Troys bitterness towards the white man creates callousness towards his son Cory....