Dear White People Character Analysis

“Dear White People” an American comedy that takes place at the fictitious Ivy League Winchester University, is a very complex modern drama with many character flaws. The complexities of each character captivates the attention of the viewer. Troy Fairbanks Student Government Association President played by Brandon Bell, seemed to be one of the most perplexed characters in this Netflix series. When balancing an overbearing father who’s the Dean of students, outrageous sexual relations, and an identity crisis. Battling with himself as the first black “Student Body President” at Winchester University.

Throughout the first season critically looking at Troy Fairbanks you would think his life was indeed perfect. His father Dean Fairbanks played by Obba Babatunde had the power to give his son whatever he wanted, he had the opportunity to date two well known women on campus, he was liked by many students, serving in the highest position on campus, and had the perfect opportunity to excel his career in law.

There was this little boy who seemingly want to be loved and accepted by his father. Trapped by the societal norms of being a man he called out for help, but no one heard him. With a sad back story of his mother dying young he had no one who really cared about his feelings, however everyone saw him for what they could personally gain from him.

So he turned to weed, sex, and his roommate Lionel Higgins played by DeRon Horton as an outlet to show who he really was as a person. Lionel wasn’t just Troy’s roommate; he was also a nerd who fought inner battles within himself about who he was a person. Quiet, shy, uncomfortable in normal situations and confused about his sexual interest. Lionel was perfect for the lead reporter for the Winchester. However, Troy saw past the little nerdy boy and saw him as a