How Is Troy Maxon A Sympathetic Character

Besides from Raynell , Rose’s other fence is Troy. He is discourteous towards her. She is a more like a maid than a wife.

Because of the hard conflicts in Troy’s life, it shaped how he was treating Rose. Alberta helps Troy escape from the real world. Troy avoided his responsibility towards Rose, repeats the same mistakes of his father, and later dies from a heart attack . In comparison, Antwone went through a series of counselling to help him come to terms with the past. As Davenport helped him move on with his life; he reinforces the meaning of the word forgiveness, which means, “Regard without ill-will despite an offense...” (Antwone.n.pag.). This concept is something Troy was not taught in his adulthood, which caused him to act the way he does. He does not conquer the past and deal through the issues of his childhood. Antwone Fisher achieved a healthy lifestyle with the help of Davenport and is, therefore, allowing Cheryl in his

He focuses mainly on Biff who he believes has what it takes to be a successful sales man telling him "...I'll show you all the towns...And they know me, boys, they know me up and down New England...I have friends. I can park my car in any street in New England, and the cops protect it like their own" (Miller 1919). Much like Willy Loman, Troy Maxson also chased after an American dream. Troy Maxson is an older Aferican-American who chased after the American dream of becoming a Major League baseball player; unfortunately before he was ever recruited he had lost his athletic abilities. Troy Maxson still holds bitterness against white people because he feels as if he was passed over because of segregation and discrimination instead of how good his ability to still play was. The emotions involved with being passed over because of discrimination left Troy Maxson angry which he often displayed towards his family. Troy Maxson’s “point of view about things drastically affects those around him” (Armstrong). Troy Maxson had reached for his dream and failed and instead of encouraging his son to reach for his dream he demeans his son’s achievements. In spite of Troy Maxson’s encouragement his son, Cory, succeeds in his own dream of being recruited by a college football team. As anticipated his father belittles the accomplishment by saying “it ain’t gonna get him nowhere”

Troy Maxson who is a man who tends to keep himself and who is very strict on his son. Troy who grew up in the early 1900’s where there was a divide between the racists of whites and blacks. Troy, the son of a man who was a very unsuccessful sharecropper, Troy who provides a connection between the Maxson family history in the south and the effects slavery had on them. The south and the north will define Troy's history and this contrast that drives a line between him and his sons, Lyons and Cory, who will grow up believing that they could achieve their dreams without the restraint their father had. Troy is portrayed to be very negative,

With that, the other characters also feel that Rose is a compassionate being. Bono states, "Some people build fences to keep people out and other people build fences to keep people in. Rose wants to hold on to you all. She loves you” (Wilson, 61). The term “fences” that is used in this context would display how she wants to keep her family in, closer to her, mentally and physically, without losing them to the outside world. Bono’s explanation puts light on the compassion and concern she has on her family. Lastly, compassion would be a key trait that is seen in Rose because of her actions. Rose takes on the role of being a mother to a child that belonged to Alberta, Troy’s late mistress. The reason as to why she takes this role would be a result of her compassion. She felt sympathetic towards Troy’s cry for help. Although she agrees to raise the once motherless child, she also severed ties with Troy. The quote that proves this would be: “I'll take care of your baby for you...cause...she innocent...and you can't visit the sins of the father upon the

Troy Maxon. Troy is a bitter man, withering away in his own hatred for the way things

Whereas Troy is the financial supporter for the Maxson household, Rose provides the emotional support for the family. Rose is seen reassuring Troy for any decisions or actions he has made and bringing him back to reality when he starts telling his fictional stories. After Gabriel comes to visit, Troy expresses feelings of guilt for using his brother’s money to buy

Troy is the son of an abusive father. His father was hardly around to raise him. When he was around, he made him do chores and if he didn’t do them he would beat him. One time, after Troy tied up the mule, just as his father told him to, he went off to the creek with a girl to “enjoy himself.” The mule got loose, and his father found out. His

Troy grew up in the deep South during the early 1900’s when racial divides were chasms few dared to cross. In addition to the racism he had to face everyday Troy’s father was an abusive womanizer, who never showed any affection of any kind toward his children. Troy’s hellish childhood had an immeasurable impact on his psyche, destroying his faith in people specifically. After leaving his home in Alabama at the age of 14, Troy found life difficult; he eventually turned to crime to support his poverty stricken family. Eventually, his thievery led to murder, which led to Troy being interred in a state penitentiary for 15 years. During his internment, Troy learned that he had an uncanny knack for baseball and hoped to make a new start using his newfound skill, but Troy was not meant to have such an easy escape from the cycle of poverty that was one of his prisons. He found that professional sports wouldn't accept a black man despite his best efforts. Troy bears this out when he states “[Rose] its you and baseball all what counts with me”. This painful realization causes Troy to lose faith in more than just individuals but in society as a whole, leaving no one but himself to be trusted. Troy not only lost his own personal dream but also any hope that his children or anyone of African-American heritage would ever be able to pursue and achieve the American Dream, and he grew a personal vendetta against

After understanding the protagonist’s heroic side, it is necessary to understand that he also had a tragic downfall and that he has certain weaknesses. Troy made sure to provide for his family materialistically, but unfortunately did not expose too much of his love to his children. He was able to reluctantly give Lyons ten dollars a week but that was not enough to help him make a living. Lyons states "I just stay with my music because that's the only way I can find to live in the world" (1.1.153). His dream is to be a musician. But maybe he needed more than ten dollars a week to conquer his dream? Maybe he needed some father to son affection?

. . I’m gonna be a daddy” (Wilson 1997). Troy tells his wife this as he begins to explain the affair he has been having. Troy then begins to explain that he had the affair because he felt a sense of freeness: “I ain’t got to wonder how I’m gonna pay the bills or get the roof fixed. I can just be a part of myself that I ain’t ever been” (Wilson 1999). Troy explains that he has an affair because it takes his mind away from the everyday pressures of the duties he has brought among himself. Because of Troy’s irresponsible actions, he is left to care for yet another child without having enough money to care for the child properly. To make matters even worse, Troy’s mistress dies while giving birth to his child leaving his wife to care for the baby he had out of

Troy becomes so wrapped up in his own misfortunes and bitterness that he fails to realize what strength his family really has (Zirin). They are trying and willing to help him but he is unable to fathom the possibility of that because he is so far gone. Troy says “…Come on! It’s between you and me now!

Troy wanted what he felt was best for Cory, and Cory wanted to go off to play football for the big leagues. Later on in the play, he leaves town and joins the Marines. He comes back to town when Troy passes away in act two, scene five. Cory comes back and tells Rose, his mother, that he will not attend Troy’s funeral. This burdened Rose, and in effort to make Cory realize that he is making a huge mistake she says “Not going to your Daddy’s funeral ain’t gonna make you a man.” (Wilson 96). She later explains to Cory that he is going to have to find his own way to become a man, without disrespecting his

Troy has gotten into a close routine of work, family, and responsibilities. Troy always seems to find a way to find the negative in most things. It is obvious that Troy feels like he may be unsuccessful because he is a black man. The way Troy speaks when he talks about many things always seems to go back to negroes and how they have not got a chance at the better lifestyle or make foolish decisions to cheat themselves out of a better life. Troy also believes in hard work and to get things by working.

In history, a lot of great man have fallen do to pride and selfishness, In the bible it says Lucifer clearly turned out to be so awed with his own particular excellence, knowledge, power, and position that he started to want for himself the respect and transcendence that had a place with God alone. The transgression that ruined Lucifer was self-created pride. I used that lesson from the bible to say that pride can lead to major life consequences. In fences by Agust Wilson we see a perfect example of that when it comes to the main character, Troy is shown as a man who has hurt the people who are closest to him without even realizing it. He has acted in an unsensitive and heartless way towards his significant other, Rose, his brother, Gabriel and his children, Cory and Lyons. Toward the start of the story, Troy feels he has made them proud. He feels this all through the story. He doesn't understand the amount he has harmed them. In the first scene of the play his oldest son Lyons come to ask him for 10 dollars and answers no saying “You ain’t gonna find me going and asking nobody for nothing. I done spent too many years without”(Troy). Troy’s biggest strength and weakness is that he always looks out for his best interest and doesn’t see anyone else’s interest as important as his own.