Choose two of the following and respond to each in a cohesive, comprehensive paragraph. In each case, cite
evidence to support your claim.
- August Wilson prefaces his play with a poem about “the sins of the father.” Later in the play, when Rose
takes in Raynell, she explains her choice by saying, “you can’t visit the sins of the father on the child” (79).
Explain the significance of this quote to the play as a whole, citing the several generations of the Maxson
family. - How has his identity as a baseball player affected Troy? Discuss both positive and negative impacts on his
life, personality, and relationships. - Analyze the symbolic significance of the fence