Worksheet on Fences - Race Relations
English
GCSE
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~16 mins
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A worksheet covering Fences - Race Relations for GCSE students, focusing on analysis of themes, character development, and literary techniques within the play.
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Worksheet on Fences - Race Relations
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In August Wilson's play Fences, the narrative is set in 1950s Pittsburgh, a period marked by significant racial tension and societal change. The protagonist, Troy Maxson, is a former baseball player turned garbage collector, who struggles with the limitations imposed by racial discrimination. The play explores themes of race, identity, and generational conflict within a Black family. The scene described involves Troy confronting issues of race and personal ambition, often reflecting broader societal tensions of the era. Instances of racial slights, barriers to opportunity, and internal conflict are woven throughout the narrative. For example, Troy’s past experiences with segregation influence his attitudes towards race and his relationships with others. Key phrases such as 'fences' serve both literal and metaphorical purposes, representing barriers or divisions. The character interactions reveal contrasting perspectives on race, with some characters accepting societal norms, while others challenge them. The play's title itself suggests the barriers—social, emotional, and racial—that characters navigate. Wilson employs various literary techniques, including dialogue, symbolism, and metaphor, to deepen the narrative's exploration of racial themes. Understanding this context helps in analysing how Wilson portrays race relations and the personal struggles within the family.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context guide.
1.
Identify one metaphor used in the context explanation and explain its significance.
[2 marks]2.
Describe how the setting of 1950s Pittsburgh influences the themes of race relations in the play.
[2 marks]3.
Identify two literary techniques used by Wilson to explore racial tensions, as per the context guide.
[1 mark]Aa) Symbolism and dialogue
Bb) Foreshadowing and alliteration
Cc) Onomatopoeia and haiku
Dd) Sonnet and allegory
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Explain the significance of the title 'Fences' in relation to the themes discussed.
[2 marks]5.
Analyse how the character Troy’s attitude towards race reflects broader societal issues of the 1950s.
[4 marks]6.
Discuss how Wilson’s use of dialogue advances the theme of racial tension among characters.
[2 marks]7.
Identify and explain a key symbol in the play related to race and barriers.
[2 marks]8.
Create a short character monologue from Troy’s perspective expressing his feelings about racial discrimination.
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- 12/31/2025
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