Fences Analysis Quiz

What does the fence in August Wilson's "Fences" symbolize for Troy Maxson?

• Protection and security

• His dreams and aspirations

• Separation and alienation

• His career in baseball

How does Troy's character reflect the theme of responsibility in "Fences"?

• By working hard to provide for his family

• By pursuing his dreams of becoming a professional baseball player

• By building a fence around his house

• By refusing to let his son play football

In "Fences," how does the character of Rose represent the theme of sacrifice?

• By working multiple jobs to support the family

• By leaving Troy to pursue her own happiness

• By staying with Troy despite his infidelity

• By encouraging Cory to pursue football

What does the incomplete fence around the Maxson's home symbolize at the beginning of the play?

• The family's financial struggles

• The incomplete relationships within the family

• The neighborhood's neglect

• Troy's unfinished business with his own father

How does Troy's attitude towards sports reflect his personal experiences and beliefs?

• He sees sports as a way to escape poverty

• He believes sports are a waste of time

• He views sports as a realm of broken dreams and racial discrimination

• He encourages his son to pursue sports as a career

What role does Gabriel play in symbolizing the themes of freedom and imprisonment?

• His mental condition represents the family's financial freedom

• His trumpet and talk of angels symbolize spiritual freedom

• His imprisonment reflects the family's struggle with societal constraints

• His character has no symbolic meaning in the play

How does the character of Cory evolve throughout the play in relation to his father, Troy?

• He becomes more understanding and forgiving of Troy's flaws

• He rejects all of Troy's beliefs and leaves the family

• He follows in Troy's footsteps by becoming a garbage collector

• He ultimately confronts and seeks to move beyond Troy's shadow

What does Troy's affair with Alberta symbolize in the context of his life and marriage?

• A search for lost youth and missed opportunities

• Financial irresponsibility and recklessness

• A deep love for Alberta

• Discontent with societal norms