The And Of The Fence - 1066 Words

Millions of people†¦ were murdered because of their race; because they were who they were. This happened in our time; it must not happen again. These were the first lines of the The World at War, Volume 20: Genocide movie that was watch in class. These were the lines that have stuck with me throughout the term, more importantly the ending lines â€Å"..it must not happen again.† The last few words, of almost pleading, make the viewer pay attention and learn of what happened because knowledge of these horrible events will prevent from repeating. This is what English 330 has been doing by studying text and watching movies. Most have the same concept, a first person view, from a Jewish man, who goes through an concentration camp. All except two: Schindler s List and Europa Europa. Schindler’s list and Europa Europa both show what it was like on the other side of the fence, meaning the main male characters were affiliated with Nazis in someway. The difference is Shindl er is a german man whose main goal, in the beginning, is wealth. As for Solomon, the main character of Europa Europa, he is a Jewish teen, who tricks others to believe he is a german, and through unusual circumstances, he is enrolled in a Nazi Youth School. What makes this film stand out compared to the others is the fact Solomon is a teen, thus the viewer is able to have a idea of what it was like living in Nazi Germany as an teenager. The movie introduces viewers to concepts that many do not know about such as MeinShow MoreRelatedFences : Fences 1783 Words   |  8 PagesWolf THTR 210 13 Oct 2014 FENCES Fences is a play, set in U.S. society in the late 1950s, which deals with serious and common issues of humankind. It is the sixth in Wilson s ten-part Pittsburgh Cycle. Like all of the Pittsburgh plays, the play was written in 1983. The beginning scene is about Troy, who is a strong character, in full control of his life, his wife, and his son Cory. The last scene is on the day of the funeral of Troy Maxson. Fences presents characters who are realRead MoreAnalysis Of Fences By Fences Essay1419 Words   |  6 PagesAllie Weeks Mrs. Hartwig English 102 30 September 2015 Wilson has drawn from his experiences as a young black American to write the play entitled Fences. Fences describes the plight of black America; to escalate their standing in society from historic slavery to successful self sustaining through their own efforts and skills. â€Å"Significant for the playwright is the connection between the unique values and traditions of African American culture and the ability of its characters to overcome theirRead MoreFences, By Fences By Homer879 Words   |  4 PagesFences In Fences, Wilson tells us that there is always a kind of protection between fathers and sons, but at the same time, it is also a kind of restriction. 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The fences that are up areRead MoreEssay on Fences: Family and Fence620 Words   |  3 PagesHossain Symbolism of the â€Å"Fence† August Wilson did not name his play, Fences, simply due to the melodramatic actions that take place in the Maxson household, but rather the relationships that bond and break because of the â€Å"fence†. The â€Å"fence† serves as a structural device because the characters lives are constantly changing during the construction of the fence. The dramatic actions in the play strongly depend on the building of the fence in the Maxson’s backyard. Fences represents the metaphoricalRead MoreFences : Fences By August Wilson1541 Words   |  7 PagesName: Alejandro Ahmed Date: 12/6/16 Unit: American Drama Title: Fences Author: August Wilson Year of Publication: 1986 Fences Study Guide Descriptive i. Overview: â€Å"Fences†, was a play written by August Wilson in 1986. The play communicates the story of the son of an unsuccessful sharecropper, Troy Maxson, who has lived most of his life independently due to his father’s abuse during his childhood. The play focuses on Troy’s interactions and conflicts with other characters, and the complicated relationshipsRead MoreFences Essay1306 Words   |  6 Pages The play Fences by August Wilson sets in 1957 just before the civil rights movement. The playwright describes it as what we would infer present day to be Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The main character is Troy Maxwell and the play is written to emphasize in Troys life who he was as a person and what circumstances in his life made him who he is in the play. Important people in the play are Troy’s wife Rose, his young brother Gabriel. Troy’s children Lyons (Oldest), Cory (middle), and Raynell (youngest)Read MoreSymbolism in Fences1385 Words   |  6 PagesSymbols in Fences As we know that, â€Å"Symbolism is a literary deice in which an object, event, or action is used to suggest a meaning beyond its literal meaning† (p.1801). In the play night Mother, by Marsha Norman used the symbol of â€Å"bus† to compare Jessie life; she feel herself as if no progress in life after the age fifty years. Therefore, she compares herself with such a â€Å"Bus† which will reach in same place even after fifty years. So, ‘Bus’ symbolizes the lack of progress, sense of hopelessnessRead MoreFences Research1694 Words   |  7 PagesThe Impact of Physical and Psychological Boundaries in August Wilson’s Fences The early 1950’s was a time of enormous importance because of the Civil Rights Movement which emphasized equal rights for blacks and whites. According to the book Approaching Literature, this time period became very familiar to August Wilson, the author of the play Fences. Wilson, an African American man, was raised by his mother and his ex-convict father. For a short period of time, before moving back to hisRead MoreFences Analysis On Fences By August Wilson1283 Words   |  6 Pages Fences Analysis In the play â€Å"Fences† by August Wilson the play’s attitude toward women is biased, and if the play was written by a female I think it would have a stronger feminine influence. Issues such as racism and discrimination against blacks may be raised in the play that the author did not bring up, and the women in the story somewhat do generally typify women in the 1950s. To support my interpretation, the women in the play were homebodies, just worrying about the household because they