https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1 Made with eyes on the prize en-us 2016-12-19 13:26:13 UTC 2026-03-14 18:30:14 UTC hello@padlet.com http://www.karmaviolet.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/shutterstock_129037523.jpg harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144301040 Troy's brother Gabriel thinks he is archangel Gabriel. His character represents the wise fool, and although he may say things that seem rather nonsensical, he knows more about Troy's fate than Troy does himself.]]> 2016-12-19 13:30:33 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144301040 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144301553 Gabriel suffered a head trauma in World War II which causes him to believe that he is an angel. ]]> 2016-12-19 13:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144301553 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144301899 Frequently, Gabriel announces to his family that they must prepare for the Judgement. 
"Better get ready the judgement. My God is coming down." p 210. As he exuberantly speaks to Troy about St. Peter's book, he seems to observe Troy's tragic fate and playfully attempts to warn him about it.]]> 2016-12-19 13:35:20 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144301899 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144302694 Gabriel reveals that he has seen Troy's name in Saint Peter's book. However, Rose's name lies somewhere else...This symbolizes Troy's infidelity as well as his emotional abuse toward Cory.  Gabriel's words can be interpreted as a warning for Troy to change his behavior before it is too late. Troy, unfortunately, does not change. ]]> 2016-12-19 13:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144302694 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144303549 The most prevalent and important literary device present in Act 1 Scene 2 is the religious allusion of Archangel Gabriel. ]]> 2016-12-19 13:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144303549 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144304808 Archangel Gabriel's trumpet signifies the end of the world as Troy knows it. When the trumpet is finally blown, it is at the  time of Troy's death. This can be connected to Troy's hatred regarding his son, Lyons', participation in playing the blues. The trumpet is an instrument that is commonly associated with the blues. ]]> 2016-12-19 13:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144304808 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144305873 In Act 1 Scene 2, Gabriel is introduced. He tells Troy he has seen his name in Saint Peter's book and that he also knows that Rose's name is there, though in a different location. Gabriel also claims he has been chasing hellhounds in Troy's backyard. He also sings about "the judgement."]]> 2016-12-19 13:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144305873 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144309455 In the scene, Troy becomes frustrated that Gabriel moved away. He is only upset by this because he will not receive Gabriel's disability check. This represents the selfishness of Troy's character. Troy's selfishness is also present when he crushes Cory's football dream because he believes money will make him happier than playing football. ]]> 2016-12-19 14:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144309455 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144310135 The fence is another symbol used in the play to represent Troy's tendency to shut people out and keep distant relationships with his family and friends. The dysfunctional relationship Troy has with his son, Cory, is an example of how he often times distances himself emotionally. The fence also symbolizes Rose--she constantly attempts to keep her family within her "fence" by trying her best as a mother and wife.]]> 2016-12-19 14:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144310135 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144403490 The author also uses symbolism as a literary device in Act 1 Scene 2 of Fences. Money and the fence are both symbols used in the play to further develop Troy's character. ]]> 2016-12-20 01:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144403490 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144404053 The trumpet of the Archangel Gabriel is blown to open the gates of Heaven as the Apocalypse begins. By doing so, the righteous are saved from a horrific, godless doom. In stark contrast, Gabriel is unable to get the trumpet to produce a sound, despite so vigorously speaking of its purpose in Scene II Act 1. The instrument's silence ultimately demonstrates that Troy is not righteous and will not ascend to Heaven. ]]> 2016-12-20 01:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144404053 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144452987 Gabriel's character also represents the absurdity of African American life during the 1950s. Many pieces of African American literature focus on the absurdity of the lives of blacks in the United States-- this absurdity comes from the lack of rights given to blacks from their own government which promises to insure those rights. Gabriel fought for his country and lost a part of his brain from it, and his brother was denied his right to play in the major leagues because of the color of his skin. ]]> 2016-12-20 13:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144452987 harrykatz01 https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144629751 Within our scene, the religious allusion of Gabriel is used to demonstrate the absurdity of life in America for African Americans. Later, this idea of absurdity is integrated in Cory's pursuit of athletic excellence as his only means of achieving the American Dream, much like his father before him, who strove to achieve wealth and fame in athletics as well, in the classic America sport baseball. Baseball is symbolic of the American Dream and even in Troy's dying moments, he is unable to achieve it because of his race, and this in and of itself is an example of how absurd life was for African Americans in America. They were taught to be dependent on a society that had only ever limited their opportunities. ]]> 2016-12-21 19:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/harrykatz01/20ultj7firf1/wish/144629751