We have completed our exploration of the drama FENCES as well as the life and times of its author August Wilson, we will be composing the first
academic essay for this class.
Choose any character(s) from the play to compare to any person(s) from your experience or observation. In a 5 paragraph essay explore the points comparison
which might include any (or all) of the following
Personality traits: both qualities and flaws
Conflicts: both internal and external
Social setting: roles & conflicts including gender, racism and feminism
Life events
In your 5 paragraph essay please be sure to include at least 2 quotes from thedrama and an intext citation