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). ... Wilson uses the conflict between Cory and Troy to create an enormous shift in Cory, from the subservient boy who wanted to live up to his f...

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