Jerry+-+Intro+Minor+Character

August Wilson's play __Fences__ tells the stories of the struggles of Troy Maxson and his family during the late 1950s. Troy is revealed to be cheating on his wife Rose with a girl named Alberta. A minor character, Alberta actually never appears on stage, but is only mentioned in conversations. Nevertheless, she is the main catalyst for the deterioration in Troy and Rose's relationship. She also plays a significant role in causing Troy to lose his authority within the household and helps break the repetitive, cyclical relationship in between father and child in the Maxson family.

Body paragraphs: 1) Alberta as catalyst for deteroration of Troy and Rose relationship 2) Effect of family's knowledge of Alberta on Troy's status and influence in the household 3)Raynell as new child in the Maxson line who has not been heavily influenced by father. She will not become a father either to pass on said influence.