Fences Lesson Plan

Analyze Rose and Troy's interaction when Troy tells her she is "supposed to come" when he calls her, paying particular attention to how he compares her to his old dog, Blue.

This may be somewhat dependent on performance, as some performers may play Rose as more demure and others may play her more wounded, yet persevering. It seems clear that Rose is long-suffering, understanding to a fault. These lines will likely be difficult for the modern audience to read; they show a concerning lack of sensitivity on Troy's part towards his wife, her efforts, and how she is perceived by others. Bono is clearly uncomfortable with Troy's actions before this comment, and likely...