Fences, by August Wilson. Specifically, it will contain an analysis of the following essay question: Develop the theme of "responsibility of family." Throughout the play, the importance of Troy's family plays an all-important place in his life. His responsibility to his family is paramount to him, even though he does not always show it, and they do not always know it.

FENCES

Death ain't nothing but a fastball on an outside corner" (Wilson 10).

Troy Maxson is not a model father and husband by any means. He alienates his wife who loves him by siring an illegitimate child with his mistress, who dies giving birth. Rose, Troy's wife, agrees to raise the child, but the love between the two is forever damaged, and Rose will no longer give Troy all her love. "Rose... I'm standing here with my daughter in my arms. She ain't but a wee bittie little old...
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