Chris+Hwa

In August Wilson’s play __Fences__, the plot revolves around the protagonist Troy Maxson and his family in the late 1950s. Throughout the play, Troy has conflicts and arguments with his wife Rose, and his son Cory. In his main dispute with Rose, Troy is revealed to have had an affair with another woman named Alberta. The minor character Bono, Troy’s good friend serves as a catalyst for Troy’s enlightenment to confess to Rose about the affair. Bono had been friends with Troy for over 30 years, serving as Troy’s confidant and moral guide. He plays an important role in dissuading him from lying, and continuing to see Alberta making Troy to feel guilty for his dishonest actions.

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 * 1) Bono’s relationship with Troy in regards to how close they are. (Follower vs. leader)
 * 2) Bono as a moral guide telling him to stop exaggerating the truth.
 * 3) Bono as a moral guide making Troy feeling guilty about his affair, making him confess to Rose.