Characters
Who is the father in the play?
troy
What event brings the family together at the start?
Troy’s funeral
How does Cory feel about his father at first?
angry
What does Troy say he fought?
Death
What does the fence represent?
Protection
Who is Troy’s wife?
rose
What uniform does Cory wear when he comes home?
Marine uniform
What quality does Rose show when talking to Cory?
strength
What fruit does Rose compare Troy to?
Watermelon
What is Gabriel’s trumpet supposed to do?
Open the gates of heaven
Who is Troy and Rose’s son?
cory
What does Rose ask Cory to do to honor Troy?
Attend the funeral
What is Cory afraid of becoming like his father?
Bitter or angry
What does Gabriel try to blow for Judgment Day?
Trumpet
What does Troy often talk about fighting in his stories?
Death
Who has a trumpet and a disability?
Gabriel
What does Gabriel do after his trumpet doesn’t make sound?
Dance and open the gates of heaven
How does Cory feel about Troy after the funeral?
Respectful or understanding
How does Cory admit he feels about Troy at first?
mad
What does Raynell’s song represent?
Family love
Who is Troy’s baby daughter?
Raynell
What does Raynell do to honor Troy at the end?
Sing a song
What emotion does the family show together at the end?
Love or togetherness
Who does Raynell sing a song about?
troy
What does Gabriel dancing at the end show mean?
Freedom or happiness