"Fences" Quiz
A former Negro League baseball player struggles with race relations and family dynamics in 1950s Pittsburgh.
plays | 101 pages | Published in 1986
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Essay questions
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- How does Troy's relationship with his father influence his own beliefs and actions in the play?
- Discuss the significance of the fence as a symbol in the play. How does it represent different characters' desires and struggles?
- In what ways does Wilson use baseball as a motif throughout the play, and how does it contribute to the themes and character development?
- Examine the role of race and discrimination in the play. How do these factors impact the characters' lives and choices?
- Compare and contrast Troy and Cory's perspectives on life and aspirations. How do their differences lead to conflicts within the family?
- Discuss the theme of responsibility and duty in the play, focusing on Troy's sense of obligation towards his family and the consequences of his decisions.
- Explore the significance of the relationships between fathers and sons in 'Fences', and how they contribute to the overall themes of the play.
