Fence In The Play Troy's Fences

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“There is always a fences that tries to hold you back,” in the play “Fences” each character had their own fence. The main character, Troy had a negative outcome on his entire family. Troy son, Cory, was a teenager that loved football and wanted to have a successful career playing. “I ain’t quitting the team. I don’t care what poppa says (Act 2)” Troy wanted Cory to quit football, not taking consideration of Cory feelings. Troy was Cory fence by stopping him from completing his dream. Rose, Troy wife, was married 18 years she took care of the household using Troy paycheck. “And other people build fences to keep people in (Act 2), she wanted Troy to build a fence to try and keep the family together. However, that did not work Troy still

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