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Allie Weeks Mrs. Hartwig English 102 30 September 2015 Wilson has drawn from his experiences as a young black American to write the play entitled Fences. Fences describes the plight of black America; to escalate their standing in society from historic slavery to successful self sustaining through their own efforts and skills. â€Å"Significant for the playwright is the connection between the unique values and traditions of African American culture and the ability of its characters to overcome their social and psychological confinement† (Over 1). This plays explores the opportunities won and lost by black Americans as demonstrated by its main character, Troy Maxson. Wilson seeks to establish that the black man is not a weak, lazy or weak-minded individual and must be taken serious. He is developed as a credible person who embodies uniqueness and values that are similar to white America. â€Å"Troy subverts the stereotypical view of the African American male – the lazy, shiftless, inarticulate, and irresponsible man who aba ndons his family† (Bogumil 36). Troy is described as a fifty-three year old, large black man â€Å"with thick and heavy hands† (Wilson 1836). The very description of Troy is a persona of someone who is large, hard working, protective and middle aged. Troy has a dilemma. His prime has passed him by yet the fences around him have limited his rise in social and financial status to a short advance from the rear of the garbage truck to the front of the garbage truck. ThisShow MoreRelatedFences Analysis On Fences By August Wilson1283 Words   |  6 Pages Fences Analysis In the play â€Å"Fences† by August Wilson the play’s attitude toward women is biased, and if the play was written by a female I think it would have a stronger feminine influence. 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