Troy believes he deserves respect. Does he give respect? Explain.

Troy is a tragic-hero; he is dedicated to a fault to providing for his family and to making sure his sons have better lives than he has had. He was once a great baseball player in the Negro Leagues, but he was too old to join the Major Leagues when they were integrated. His past mistakes and failures greatly influence his outlook on life and his relationship with his sons. I think your respect aspect to this question is really depends on your opinion. I think his bitterness and his rather abusive treatment of his wife take away from the struggles that he has overcome.