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by: August Wilson

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The story revolves around the life of 53 year old Troy. African american man. He has three children; Corey, Lyons and Raynell. Raynell was conceived through an affair with a woman named Alberta. Troy used to dream of becoming a professional baseball player. His brother is Gabe (Gabriel)

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Troy's best friend for over 30 years. They met in prison and have been good friends ever since. He is married to a woman named Lucille.

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Brother of Troy. Gabriel was a soldier in the second world war. Gabe received checks from the government which troy used to pay for his house which is where the play takes place.

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The daughter of Troy Maxson and the oman he had an affair with, Alberta. She is a very shy girl and she is raised by Rose and Troy.

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Troy
Rose
Lyons
Cory
Raynelle
Gabe
Bono

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-What goes around comes around
-death
- Racial discrimination

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The play takes place at the Maxson's small home where Troy, Rose and Corey all live. The story line follows the life of Troy Maxson and his family. Troy works as a trashman with his best friend of 30 years, Bono. Troy cheats on his wife Rose with a woman named Alberta. Alberta dies in childbirth while giving birth to Troys child, Raynell. Rose agree to help raise the baby girl Raynell but claims that Troy is now a ¨Womanless man¨ A few years later they all return for the funeral of Troy maxson and Corey claims he is not going to the funeral but his mother Rose soon sways his mind.

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Dear pa, I know I have failed you in the past and that I've always seemed to be a disappointment when it came to my career choices and I been struggling the past two days when it has come to money so uh can I come by later on tomorrow and can you loan me a $10.
Thanks pa
-Lyons

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The wife of Troy Maxson. Biological mother of Corey. African american woman and strong in her own ways.

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The son of Rose and Troy. Has the dream of going to college for football. Troy ruins his chances of becoming a football player and so he runs away and joins the army.

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The son of Troy's ex wife and Troy.  He is a talented and aspiring jazz musician. Frequently asks Troy for money on payday and relies on his girlfriend Bonnie for a lot.