FencesIntroductionFences is an American play written by August Wilson. It was based on the difficult times experienced by African Americans during the era of the civil rights movement. It is the story of a character named Troy who is described as a baseball player who had to give up his game due to widespread color discrimination at that time. The play revolved around Troy's family, who has to live miserably doing a menial job as a garbage collector. He lives with his wife, his son and his younger brother who was a former soldier and who received a head trauma which made him psychologically ill. The play was written in 1983, but it was based on current events in the 1950s, as that was the important period when the civil rights movement was at its peak. The protagonist of the play was therefore a black man who barely manages to provide for his family. The other characters were his son from a previous marriage, a lady with whom he has an extramarital affair and his friend Bono. Main body The civil rights movement was characterized by moves toward equal rights for African Americans. Governing bodies such as the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) were developed. They address issues and bring lawsuits for the betterment and equality of African Americans. The play's protagonist was also an African American, so there were connections and insights into the civil rights movement in the play. The protagonist Troy was portrayed as a baseball player who was discriminated against because of his color and was not admitted into the tam for which he had to endure a life full of difficulties and problems. He has never been financially secure and... middle of paper ... Troy's family who has to live miserably doing a menial job as a garbage collector. He lives with his wife, his son and his younger brother who was a former soldier and who received a head trauma which made him psychologically ill. The play was written in 1983, but it was based on current events in the 1950s, as that was the important period when the civil rights movement was at its peak. Many activities, attitudes and social practices of this period were reflected in the play and so there was much resemblance.Works Cited¬ Jackson R. Bryer, Mary C. Hartig. “Conversations with August Wilson. University Press of Mississippi (2006): 19-37. Print August Wilson. “Teaching Baseball, Teaching Running: Richard Fuller's Play and August Wilson's Fences” (2003). PrintSandra J Shanon. “The Fences of August Wilson.” Greenwood Press (2003): 43-150. Print