FENCES Act 1 Analysis

Front

What is Troy's perspective on his job as a garbage collector?

Back

Troy sees it as a dead-end job.

Front

How does Bono view his job compared to Troy's?

Back

Bono sees it as a stable income.

Front

What is the difference between Troy's and Rose's views on family responsibilities?

Back

Troy believes in strict discipline, while Rose believes in nurturing.

Front

What is the dramatic irony in Troy's attitude towards Cory's football aspirations?

Back

Troy discourages Cory, but Cory is actually very talented and being looked at by college recruiters.

Front

How does the 1950s setting impact the characters' lives in Act 1?

Back

It limits their opportunities due to racial segregation.

Front

What mood does the setting of the Maxson's backyard create in Act 1?

Back

It creates a sense of confinement and limitation.

Front

Define dramatic irony in the context of FENCES Act 1.

Back

Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that the characters do not, creating tension.

Front

What role does racial segregation play in the lives of the characters in FENCES?

Back

Racial segregation limits their opportunities and shapes their experiences.

Front

How does Troy's strict discipline affect his relationship with Cory?

Back

It creates tension and conflict, as Cory feels stifled by his father's expectations.

Front

What does the backyard symbolize in the play?

Back

The backyard symbolizes confinement and the limitations placed on the characters.