Characters
This character was injured in WWII and now suffers from a mental disability.
Gabriel
What kind of professional men are Troy and Bono?
Garbage men/sanitation workers
What is man (or person) vs. society
What kind of music does Lyons play?
Jazz
“How come you ain’t never liked me?”
Cory
This character is a struggling musician who longs for the approval of his father.
Lyons
What is Troy's promotion?
He becomes a garbage truck driver
In which setting did Troy and Bono initially meet? Initially meaning first.
What is in prison/jail.
Act One of Fences is set in this year
1957
“Jesus, be a fence all around me every day.”
Rose
This character’s hopes are dashed when his father calls off his College offer.
Cory
How does Rose reveal that Troy did both Cory and Gabe wrong? How did he (what did he do)?
What is Troy didn't sign the papers for Cory to play football, and he signed the hospitalization papers for Gabe.
A central idea of August Wilson's Fences is people should not falsely accuse others, and the negative impacts of lying under oath.
True or False?
WHAT IS FALSE - THIS AIN'T THE CRUCIBLE!
IN REALITY, why didn't Troy get to play in the Major Leagues?
He was too old when they accepted black players
“Better get ready for the Judgment!”
Gabriel
This character stays in a marriage out of fear of the “unknown.”
Rose
Who originally (first) knows about Troy's affair with Alberta?
Bono
How is Troy’s promotion an example of situational irony (something that occurs that we would not expect)?
What is because he doesn’t have a driver’s license!
What does Lucille want Bono to buy her?
a new fridge
"Death ain't nothing but a fastball on the outside corner."
Troy
This character left home at fourteen years old in search of a better life.
Troy
Why does Troy still shop at Bella’s?
He is loyal to her because she was always there for him
True or False?
What is TRUE!
According to Rose, what is her reason for staying with Troy?
She fears what her life would be like without him
“That’s strike one. Don’t you strike out.”
Troy