He feels that Cory should
aim for something practical
, such as working on a garbage truck. Essentially, Troy does not want Cory to experience the heartbreak and disappointment that he experienced as a young person, so he wants Cory to only try for opportunities that are easily available to him as a black man.
Why does Cory believe that his father doesn't want Cory to play football in college?
Rose asks Troy why he will not let Cory play football when Cory is trying to follow in his father's footsteps. Troy explains that
when Cory was born, he decided he would not allow Cory to pursue sports in
order to spare Cory from a fate like his own.
Why does Cory want to play football?
Cory is overjoyed because
he's been selected for a college football scholarship
. Like his father, Cory loves sports, and this is his one chance to go to college.
What does Troy think Cory should do instead of playing a sport?
Troy thinks
he is doing the right thing by not letting Cory play football
because he thinks he is protecting Cory from getting hurt the same way he did when he was playing baseball. Why does Troy quibble with Cory about getting a television?
Does Cory play football?
Up to now, Cory has been afraid of disobeying his father. But with a college scholarship on the line, he goes against Troy's wishes and quits his job to play
football
.
What was Troy in jail for?
Troy went to jail in the play Fences
for murder
. He accidentally killed a man while attempting to rob him.
What is Troy's motivation for refusing to coddle Cory *?
What is Troy's motivation for refusing to coddle Cory?
Troy wants Cory to grow up and become independent and think for himself
. What does he mean when he tells Rose, “I can't give nothing else”? Troy has been working hard everyday for his family, so he has nothing else to give her at this moment.
Why does Troy say he cheated on Rose?
Cause that's the only way I was gonna survive as your wife. After Troy explains that he had an affair
because he had been “standing in the same place for eighteen years”
and felt disappointed in his life, Rose responds.
What is the conflict between Troy and Cory?
Troy wants Cory to have a better life than he has had. The conflict between the father and son is
part rivalry and part insistent paternal care
. However, Troy's failure to communicate any love or kindness to his son leads Cory to see only the rivalry and none of the care.
Why is Troy Maxson so insistent that his son quit the football team?
Though he was a homerun king of the N**** Leagues, he couldn't graduate to the majors
because of racial discrimination
. Troy refuses to let his son play football, claiming that he doesn't want Cory to suffer from the same sort of heartache.
Why does Troy and Cory argue?
15) Troy & Cory begin arguing
over Troy being drunk & sitting in Cory's way as Cory tries to get into the house
. Cory is no longer afraid of Troy. He is willing to take responsibility for his actions & has complete disregard for Troy.
What's the one thing Troy wants above anything else?
What's the one thing Troy wants above anything else?
Troy wanted to be able to not have to take Gabriel's money
. He wished the best for his children because he didn't want them to turn out like him. … Rose plays the lottery hoping that she will win to make a little extra money.
What is the name of Troy's oldest son?
Hector
, in Greek legend, the eldest son of the Trojan king Priam and his queen Hecuba. He was the husband of Andromache and the chief warrior of the Trojan army. In Homer's Iliad he is represented as an ideal warrior and the mainstay of Troy.
What does Cory play in Fences?
Cory Maxson plays
football for his high school team
. Cory works hard in school and is talented enough at football to attract the attention of college…
Who is Troy's best friend in Fences?
Jim Bono
. Troy's best friend of over thirty years. Jim Bono is usually called “Bono” or “Mr. Bono” by the characters in Fences.
Why is Troy a hero in Fences?
The protagonist of Fences, Troy is
a responsible man whose thwarted dreams make him prone to believing in self-created illusions
. … Troy instigates conflict as a result of his ability to believe in self-created illusions and his inability to accept other's choices in life when they differ from Troy's own philosophy.
