Fences Act 1 Scenes 2 and 3

 

Act 1, Scene 2: Rose shows how 1950s African American women were expected to prioritize the home and family first. She puts her own dreams aside so she can support Troy and keep her family all together. Her sense of duty makes her stay patient with Troy, but also puts herself aside for peace. This creates a relationship where she has to feel responsible for everyone else but herself.


Act 1, Scene 3: Troy's talk with Cory shows how fathers can be strict on their sons so they can be prepared for the real hard world. His past with racism makes him believe that tough love is the only way to raise his son. Troy's idea of manhood is to be strong, hard-working, and provide for his own family, but Cory just wants freedom and support from his dad.

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