This definition of the word fence plays a central role both metaphorically and realistically in the play "Fences," by August Wilson, and in the poem "Mending Wall," by Robert Frost. ... Within Fences, Wilson clearly portrays dramatic character development over time within Troy and Cory, Troy's son. ... However, despite Rose's good intentions the fence serves to both "keep people out" and "keep people in" (Wilson 61). ... This theme of building one's own fences leading to development over time can also be found in "Mending Wall" when the speake...

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