TROY
Why does Troy want to build the fence?
To feel control and protect what he believes is his
Why does Rose want the fence finished?
to protect and keep her family together
Troy
What does the fence symbolize when Troy fight Cory?
Separatio and authority
What does "holding on" to her family suggest?
Fear of losing them/desire for unity
"Rose wants to hold on you all"
Bono
Why does Troy talk about Death as if it were a person?
He sees life as a battle and wants to challege Death
What is Rose emotional fence?
Shutting Troy out after his betrayal
"i'll take this child... but you a womanless man."
Rose
How does the Fence connect to Troys past experience?
His trauma, racism and lost baseball dreams make him want control
How does Rose show strength through the fence?
She sacrifices her happiness to protect the family
What theme connects more to Troy?
Does the fence protect Troy or isolate him? Explain
Is mostly isolate troy, the fence represent how he pushes people away emotionally rather than protecting himself
Is Rose sacrifice empowering or tragic?
Ros is both empowering and tragic
What theme connects most to Rose?
Love, sacrifice and sttrength