Much of Fences is dedicated to the literal and figurative building of fences. By the end of the play, the fence around the Maxson home is complete, but many of the figurative fences that existed between characters and worlds have been torn down. Write about one or two metaphorical fences you observed the characters build or grapple with and then tear down. Why and how was the fence built? What causes the fence to crumble, and use some sentences from the book as well?
Note: Don’t take the words ‘tear down” and “crumble” to represent something negative. The destruction of a fence can result in connection and expansion. Also, if there’s another idea you have and would like to focus on in your essay, let me know. Make sure to cite each quotes, phrases and words with intext citation of numbers of the page from the book.
This essay should be 5 pages and submitted using standard MLA format (the Works Cited page would be your 6th page). Use evidence from the text to support your ideas. If you write about societal issues of the time, it would be a good idea to use outside sources (articles, etc.) as evidence.
