Character Descriptions
The first AND last name of our play's main character
Troy Maxson
What does Troy and Bono do every Friday?
Drink and talk/hang out at Troy's house, while Rose sometimes joins in the conversation.
Provide an example in the play where we see "racism" as a thematic idea being represented.
- When Troy complains the black men have to lift up the trash, and the white men get to drive
- When Troy explains not being able to get credit at the furniture store, and he's forced to pay interest on furniture to some white man that comes to his house and makes a "deal" with him.
- Troy feeling he didn't get a chance in baseball; worried Cory won't get a chance in football
What object does Gabe always carry around, to announce the "Judgement"?
A horn/a trumpet
Troy's devoted wife, who takes care of his child, even after he cheats on her.
Rose
This character thinks he is an angel who is responsible for signaling to St. Peter as to when to "open up Heaven's gates."
Gabriel
Where does Cory work (until he leaves the job for football?)
Provide an example where we see the thematic idea of "family relationships" being represented in the play.
- Troy's relationship with his dad; getting beaten up and feeling compelled to leave home to escape him
- Troy's poor relationship with Cory--he's always trying to control Cory to protect him and make him tough (similarly can be said for Lyons, but their relationship is less violent)
-Troy affecting his marriage by running off with another woman
Why is Lyons in jail for three years, at the end of the play?
He cashed other people's checks as his own.
Troy's best friend who works at the same job as him; married to a woman named Lucille; he usually looks up to Troy (until he realizes Troy screwed up his relationship with his wife!)
*I need the FULL Name!
This is the name of the woman Troy had an affair with, and got pregnant!
Alberta
Who does Troy constantly "wrestle" with throughout the play? (Hint: It isn't a true PERSON; it's something personified as a person)
Death
- Troy feels a responsibility to Cory and Rose, by always providing for them (even if he doesn't "like" Cory)
- Troy works every weekday to "do his job" and be able to save money and provide for his family
- Troy's dad did work and feed his kids, but didn't provide for them as well as Troy was able to for his kids
Fill in the blank. Troy and Blue the Dog are similar because.... (multiple answers accepted!)
They both "do their jobs" while they live; they both die with honor/are given a respectful burial.
Name of Troy's "ol' dog" from his daddy's song
Blue
This is the woman who Gabe lived with, and he paid rent to her.
Mrs. Pearl
Why wasn't Troy around for Lysons as Lyons was growing up?
Troy was in jail
Provide an example where we see the issue of "identity" come up in the play.
- Troy struggling to not be like his father, who he felt "kicking in his blood"
- Cory not wanting to be like Troy in the end of the play, and Rose telling him that he is similar to Troy, and will have to make the best out of what he inherits from Troy
- Troy trying to manipulate who Cory and Lyons becomes; he especially wants Cory to be "just like him" and also "nothing like him"
How did Troy meet Bono, over 30 years ago?
They were both in jail together
This character is very "go with the flow;" he's more concerned about playing music than getting a job; dates a woman named Bonnie
Lyons
This character is Troy's boss
Mr. Rand
What deal does Troy and Bono make with each other, that they both fulfill, even after they stop being good friends?
If Troy builds the fence for Rose by himself, Bono will buy his wife a refrigerator.
Provide an example that demonstrates how "poverty" comes up in the play.
- Troy tries to save his money very carefully (Can't get a TV and fix the roof"
- Rose tries to win the lottery sometimes
- Troy wouldn't have been able to afford the house if Gabe wasn't injured in war
- Troy had to steal to provide for Lyons and his first wife/baby mama. Got arrested.
How many years was Troy in jail for, after stealing and stabbing a man who shot him?
15 years
This is the name of Troy's daughter; at the end of the play, she is 7 years old.
Raynell