Michael+Xie+Intro+Opening+Scene

August Wilson's play __Fences__' features Troy Maxson, husband and father of three children, witnessing his family gradually becoming more and more distant with him. The play opens with Troy recounting stories to his friend Bono and wife Rose, creating a lively mood of happiness. Through the charcaters' dialogue and interaction, more is being revealed about them. The opening scene not only portrays Troy as a dominating character, but also reveals much about Troy's relationship with other characters as well as foreshadowing future events.