From the Text
What is Lyons' occupation?
Musician
Why does Lyons go to his father's house?
He needs to borrow money.
What type of figurative language is shown when Troy references Death?
Personification
"Troy you ought to stop that lying!"
Bono
Now that Gabriel has moved out of the Maxon household, where is he living?
With Ms. Pearl
What alternative job does Troy suggest to Lyons?
Garbage collector (pg.17)
Who is Troy's boss?
Mr. Rand
To Rose, the fence symbolizes this.
Protection
"Like you! What law is there says I have to like you?"
Troy
During what the time period (year) is the play set?
1950s (specifically 1957)
Why did Troy go to jail?
He killed someone (stabbing)
What two things is Cory trying to balance in his life?
Football & his job
Coming of Age & Father/Son relationships are two examples of what in the play?
Themes
"Better get ready for the judgement"
Gabriel
What reason does Bono give for Troy not making it in baseball?
"[He] just come along too early" (pg. 9)
"You just scared I'm going to be better than you, that's all!"
Who said this quote & what is it referring to?
Cory said it - referencing why Troy doesn't want him to be recruited
Troy continues to shop at Bella's even though she has higher prices. What character trait does it show (ironically)?
Loyalty
What type of figurative language is exemplified through Gabriel believing that he is the Archangel Gabriel.
Allusion
"If you wanted to change me you should have been there..."
Lyons
What is the name of the place Cory works?
A&P
What is ironic about Troy's promotion?
He became the truck driver, but he doesn't have a driver's license!
When Troy says he's going to the Taylors' house, where is he most likely heading?
Alberta's
Death and baseball are recurring concepts, or _________, in "Fences".
Motifs
"You've been running out of here every Saturday for weeks"
Rose
What activity does Rose participate in that Troy dislikes?
Playing lottery