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. Fences is set in Pittsburgh in the late 1950s throughout 1965, this era of segregation is crucial for the character development of Troy the protagonist of the play. ... Throughout this play, the fence is specifically created with the goals to unite the Maxson family under the difficulties of overcoming this unfairness in society. ... Within Fences, Wilson clearly portrays dramatic character development over ...

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For example, in the play Fences by August Wilson the father uses positive discipline when punishing his son, Cory, for defying him. Cory quits his job at the local A&P store to play football. When his father, Troy, finds out he says, "Get your job back, and if you can't do both [work and play football] then you quit the football team"(1336). ... In the play Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller Willy encourages his son by telling him "you got a greatness in you, Biff, remember that"(1277). ... A strong family is like a coat of armor protecting children from the often cold, harsh world beyo...

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We see this main focus through the plays read this semester. ... Williams, our boys ain't playing for no Coach Coon." ... Family is held at the highest regard in most of the plays and movies. ... Likewise, Berniece, in August Wilson's Piano Lesson, was focused on the tradition of the family. ... Then again, in August Wilson's Fences, Troy was the exact opposite father figure to Cory. ...

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