comparing fences by august wilson and death of a salesman by arthur miller

Title:Comparing fences by august Wilson and death of a salesman by arthur miller.

Paper Requirement

Racism is everywhere; it is all around us and at most times it resides within us. Racism basically refers to the characterization of people (ethnicity based) with certain distinct traits.

(Explain the difference between a white family and a black fmaily).

(Analyze the variance of black and white family)

It is a tool with which people use to distinguish themselves between each other.

Note:

Arthur Asher Miller

• As a writer and man of the theater, he was kind of momenting the fact that there are few tragedies and he has lots of reasons.

“Fences” by August Wilson

• When we talk about Troy Maxson compared to (37:48, Willie Logans), it is very interesting on what obviously Wilson is doing.
• Wilson wrote one play for every decade of the 20th century
  • Dramatizing some aspects of black experiences.
    • An experienced of being an African-American in the United States
• It was played in 1985 but it is set in 1957.
• Characters:
  • Troy Maxson
    • He is a patriarch
    • He got a wife that he loves, but he has been having an affair and he got a son.
  • Helen of Troy
    • The character of Rose
    • The play is a critique, not an anecdote or a version.
    • In a racist society, black people don’t have rights.
    • The start of the scene, Troy is having an affair with Alberta and she got her pregnant.

August Wilson

• He said that he was influenced by something called “The Four Bs”.

About the Play:

• The play was originated in the 1985
• Cast and Characters:
  • The character of Troy Maxson was played by James Earl Jones.
    • He was the legend of Broadway theater.
  • Rose Maxson was played by Marie Alice
  • Cory Maxson was played by Courtney Vance
  • Jim Bono was played by Ray Aranha
  • Gabriel Maxson was played by Frankie Fayson
  • Lyons Maxson was played by Daniel Jenkins
  • Raynell Maxson played by Karima Miller

Opinions about the movie “Fences” and the characters

• Does it strengthen her character?
• He thinks being honest is the best thing
• Nora
• Being a christian woman is something that’s very much apart of Rose’s character
• Best part of the character is the christianity part
• Troy lost his dad
• Rose can never have her daughter
• Who sacrificed the most?
  • Rose felt like she married him
    • She is working the job she doesn’t like
  • Troy thought he sacrifices the most
  • She made up her mind that it was time for him to go
• Rose now have Troy 7 year old girl
  • She is now adorable and happy
  • She ended up having a good decision
• Troy’s downfall is his own fault
• Troy is a womanist

• Wilkis Wilson
  • Loves the careers of countless actors.