Part one of term paper
We encounter everyday tragedy of self-destruction. In the play Fences written by August Wilson, forces in African-American life are used by Wilson to counteract the story of Troy’s fall from grace. First, Troy was a man of hard work and responsibility. Second, Troy taught his son not to make the same mistake he made. Lastly, he was a fi ...

Part two of term paper
... for Lyons and his mother. Troy was also a hard-working man. He works as a garbage picker in order to provide for his family. He knows that since he is black, there is discrimination in his work field. Nevertheless, he works hard in his job even though he knows there is little chance that he will rise. Troy loves his son Cory and wants the best for him but not like anything like his father. Troy doesn’t want him to play sports because of what happened to him. Troy tells Cory that he won†...