The wholeness of the fence comes to mean the strength of the Maxson family and ironically the strength of the man who tore them apart, who also brings them together one more time, in death. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of Fences by August Wilson. The fence appears finished only in the final scene of the play, when Troy dies and the family reunites. Fences essays are academic essays for citation. Troy's lack of commitment to finishing the fence parallels his lack of commitment in his marriage. Bono indicates that Troy pushes Rose away from him by cheating on her. Bono also observes that to some people, fences keep people out and push people away. Troy and Cory on the other hand think the fence is a drag and reluctantly work on finishing Rose's project. To Rose, a fence is a symbol of her love and her desire for a fence indicates that Rose represents love and nurturing. August Wilsons play Fences is about a garbage men named Troy Maxson and the literal and figurative fences he encounters and creates in his life. Bono observes that Rose wants the fence built to hold in her loved ones. The fact that Rose wants the fence built adds meaning to her character because she sees the fence as something positive and necessary. The fence is representing the relationships that bond and break in the arena of the backyard. Rather, the characters lives change around the fence building project. August Wilson did not name his play, Fences , simply because the dramatic action depends strongly on the building of a fence in the Maxson's backyard.

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