Fences - Father-Son Relationship

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A worksheet focusing on analyzing the father-son relationship in August Wilson's 'Fences', with an emphasis on grammatical and literary techniques relevant to Grade 8 students.

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Fences - Father-Son Relationship

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Grade Grade 8
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Scene Summary and Context

In August Wilson's play 'Fences,' the story revolves around Troy Maxson, a former baseball player turned garbage collector, and his relationships with his family. The scene highlights the tension between Troy and his son Cory, reflecting themes of disappointment, generational conflict, and aspirations. Troy's attitude is often defensive, and his words reveal underlying frustrations about his own past and societal limitations. The dialogue is rich with colloquial language, rhetorical questions, and subtle emotional cues. For example, Troy might say, 'You go on and make something of yourself,' which can be analyzed for tone and intent. This scene showcases how language shapes character relationships and reveals deeper themes of the play.
1.
Identify a metaphor used in the scene summary and explain its significance.
[2 marks]
2.
What tone does Troy's language primarily convey—supportive, confrontational, or indifferent? Justify your answer with an example.
[2 marks]
3.
Identify one rhetorical device used by Troy in the scene summary and describe its purpose.
[2 marks]
4.
Analyze how colloquial language contributes to the realism of the characters' dialogue.
[4 marks]
5.
Select a phrase from the scene summary and discuss the emotional impact it has on the reader.
[2 marks]
6.
Identify the literary device in the phrase 'fences symbolize barriers between characters and societal limitations.'
Aa) Personification
Bb) Metaphor
Cc) Hyperbole
Dd) Alliteration
7.
What is the main conflict illustrated in the scene summary?
[2 marks]
8.
Describe how the language in the scene summary helps convey the emotional tension between characters.
[4 marks]
9.
Write a brief paragraph analyzing the significance of the phrase 'You go on and make something of yourself' in the context of the play's themes.
[4 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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