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   What role does the setting play in 'fences'?

   • What role does the setting play in "Fences", and how is it portrayed? The play is set in 1957, a time of burgeoning post-war socio-economic growth for most white Americans. But not for African Americans. It is a time of civil rights in the Northeast and major cities in the South.

   What role does the setting play in "Fences", and how is it portrayed

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   What is the setting of fences by August Wilson?

   • The setting of August Wilson’s play Fences is a crucial element in understanding the story’s themes and characters. The play is set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the 1950s, a time when racial tensions were high and the Civil Rights Movement was gaining momentum.

   Exploring the Depths of Fences: A Literary Analysis by August Wilson

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   Where does fences take place?

   • The focus of Wilson's attention in Fences is Troy, a 53 year-old, African American working-class head of household who struggles with providing for his family. The play takes place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; although never officially named, it makes mention of several key locations in Pittsburgh.

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   When was fences written?

   • Full title Fences Author August Wilson Type of work Play Genre Comedy, Drama Language English, with African American dialects Time and place written Developed from 1983–1987; United States Date of first publication June, 1986 Publisher Plume, an imprint of Dutton Signet, a division of Penguin Books USA

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   Fences is a 1985 play by the American playwright August Wilson. Set in the 1950s, it is the sixth in Wilson's ten-part "Pittsburgh Cycle". Like all of the "Pittsburgh" plays, Fences explores the evolving African-American experience and examines race relations, among other themes.

   • Author: August Wilson

   • Publish Year: 1985

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   SETTING: The setting is the yard which fronts the only entrance to the Maxson household, an ancient two-story brick house set back off a small alley in a big-city neighborhood. The...

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   The play is set in 1957, a time of burgeoning post-war socio-economic growth for most white Americans. But not for African Americans. It is a time of civil rights in the Northeast and major...

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   Oct 1, 2019 · The set description provides several clues to the heart of Troy Maxson's character. "Fences" takes place in the front yard of Troy's "ancient two-story brick house." The house is a source of both pride and shame for Troy.

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   Setting (place) The dirt-yard and porch of the Maxson family's house in Pittsburgh, PA. Protagonists Troy Maxson and Cory Maxson. Major conflict Troy and Cory's opposing views on how Cory should spend his future deteriorates after Troy prohibits Cory from playing football and going to college.

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   Fences, play in two acts by August Wilson, performed in 1985 and published in 1986. It won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1987. It was the second in Wilson’s series of plays depicting African American life in the 20th century and is set in 1957. The protagonist of Fences is Troy Maxson, who had.

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   Fences, a play written by August Wilson, is a masterpiece that explores the complexities of African American life in the 1950s. The play is set in Pittsburgh and revolves around the life of Troy Maxson, a former baseball player who now works as a garbage collector.