Fences by Aug Wilson
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Book Reviews of Fences
Book Review: Fences
Summary: 4 Stars
The play "Fences," by August Wilson, is a realistic, but fictional play. In this hilarious, heartwarming play, a black family in the 60's struggles to stay together while dealing with racist differences. The main character, Troy Maxon, a middle aged father of three, feels he has to be the backbone of his household, letting his ego steer his family into a dark hole. One he realizes his family isn't there for him, it's too late. The lesson in this play is to keep family close. Another lesson is the little things you do can mean a whole lot to the ones you do it to. I could relate to some of the characters dealing with choices in life. For example, Troy wanted one of his sons not to attend school and play football, but to work and become a "man" like him. The boy made his own decision and became a very wealthy football player with a lot of knowledge. I had a similer experiance after my mother didn't tell me I had ot watch my little sister. But I did anyway . Ever since then, I've watched other peopl's children and got money to do so. This play did not capture my attention at the beginning. But in the middle, I began to enjoy it because of the humor. You should try this story because many families deal with the same problems as the Maxons.Book Review: There Will be Better Days
Summary: 5 Stars
Fences, by August Wlison, is a play that potrays the many roles of an African-American family that lives during a difficult period of time when Africans were being segagrated. In the play, Rose Maxosn, a house wife in her early-fortys, has a difficult time handling her family. She always finds herself battling between the decisions that her husband, Troy Maxson, makes and with what she thinks is right. Throughout the play, life for Rose was a graet challenge, but even though the pain was great, she always holds her head up high and waits for better days. This play teaches us that being able to forgive and go on with your life potrays a lot of who you really are inside. When this script was placed in my hands, my head ached to the thought of having to read another boring book. To my surprise, when it was read out loud with great feeling, my heart jumped with excitment and joy. After I had gotten a sense of the characters feelings and language, I was unable to put it down. This book reached out to me like no other book has ever done before. The way that Rose was able to forgive so many inappropiate acts is very astonishing to me. I franckly admire Rose for being able to be a strong women and for sticking to what she says. I wish that everyone that reads this script is able to take a bit of sweetness from Rose.Book Review: Fences, a complicated story
Summary: 4 Stars
"Fences", by August Wilson is a mixture of tradgedy and triumph. It shows how real life doesnt always go the way that you expect it to. In this play, cory the son of troy maxon has to get through many problems which are very common with teenagers in the sixities. His father Troy is too controlling of him in his opinion and troy thinks cory needs to take more responsibility. Along with that troy is having to deal with desires that could possibly ruin his family life as he knows it. What will troy do? Tell his wife about his secret or never tell anyone and live with his secret forever. I think that one good thing about this play is that it shows how real life isnt always as good as in the movies. It shows that you can get through a lot in life, no matter what. This play was better thatn i expected it to be. It was very realistic and anyone of any age could read and enjoy this book. I can relate to cory and how he wants to do many extra things other that school even though his father wants him to work and make money. I usually dont like to read books in school because they are boring but this book was actually interesting and kept me wanting to read on. It told you about society in the fifties with out boring you with facts.Book Review: Fences, a complicated story
Summary: 4 Stars
"Fences", by august wilson is a mixture of tradgedy and triumph. It shows how real life doesnt always go the way that you expect it to. In this play, cory the son of troy maxon has to get through many problems which are very common with teenagers in the sixities. His father Troy is too controlling of him in his opinion and troy thinks cory needs to take more responsibility. Along with that troy is having to deal with desires that could possibly ruin his family life as he knows it. What will troy do? Tell his wife about his secret or never tell anyone and live with his secret forever. I think that one good thing about this play is that it shows how real life isnt always as good as in the movies. It shows that you can get through a lot in life, no matter what. This play was better thatn i expected it to be. It was very realistic and anyone of any age could read and enjoy this book. I can relate to cory and how he wants to do many extra things other that school even though his father wants him to work and make money. I usually dont like to read books in school because they are boring but this book was actually interesting and kept me wanting to read on. It told you about society in the fifties with out boring you with facts.Book Review: FENCES,A BOOK OF CRITICAL LIVES
Summary: 4 Stars
Fences,by August Wilson,is a great and strong play,which tries to teach it's audience about a poor African-American family that goes through a lot of changes while trying to achieve their dreams. In this play,Rose Maxson,a middle-aged woman who is a good mother and wife, tries to keep her family together,while dealing with Troy Maxson's faults and infidelity.She dedicated her life to Troy,but slowly everything changes everyone's life,especially Troy's surprise. I think one of the things that makes this play so dramatic is the way the people in the play lose trust in one another.It's really hard to forgive their faults. Even though they loved each other so much,one little mistake ruined it. I think this play was great.It talked about a lot of things that happen now in real life.Troy reminded me of my father,who is a hard-working and honest man.Rose relates a lot to my mother because she is very religious,a good mother,and also fears a future without my father.The lesson I learned was that you should never trust a person if you're not sure about their feelings towards you.Also,don't let problems get between your love ones.I enjoyed reading this two-act play.I learned a lot of important things about life.This is an intresting story.