Fences Play Discussion (Act 1 Scene 3) by Kashira Hayes

2025-02-12 15:59:37 UTC

Kelly Canales

The TV exchange is significant because it shows the difference between troy and cory's way of thinking. Troy's experiences have made him cautious and focused on survival while Cory is more hopeful and wants to enjoy life. It also shows their different priorities because Troy's past has shaped him to be careful with money while Cory being younger has different dreams and thoughts.

2025-02-12 16:01:10 UTC

Cailyn Rowan

The TV interaction shows how different Troy and Cory think about money. Troy sees the TV as a waste of money and that there are better things he needs the money for. Cory is young and only sees the now picture. He thinks that his father should buy the TV and when it comes to fixing the roof they can always use a line of credit. Troy understands that money isn't easy to get and that you have to prioritize what you need vs what you want. Troy is trying to teach Cory this by telling him that if he can get just 100 dollars then he will give him the other half. By making Cory work for that money he's teaching him responsibility.

2025-02-12 16:02:53 UTC

Cory tries to make Troy buy a TV but Troy thinks it's useless because he rather spend his money on the roof to fix it. Troy mostly prefers to do his necessities first than having stuff you want that's why Troy always talks about his hard work. Now Cory himself has a TV for entertainment and also wants Troy to get one himself and Cory likes to live his life freely and how he sees his life enjoyable but he is also hardworking. Troy is more independent and hardworking and always pushes his desires aside in order to provide his necessities. While Cory would like to pursue his dream with football and maybe get something out of it but Troy shuts down his dreams quickly making Cory think he should get a good stable job and not some football career. - Nataly Rivera

2025-02-12 16:03:19 UTC

I think it’s significant because it shows how they think and see things in different point of views. Troy is old fashioned and likes to be in control while, Cory is interested in new ideas and wants to try different things.

Estel

2025-02-12 16:03:24 UTC

Jada Campbell

The exchange about the TV between Troy and Cory is significant because it symbolizes the generational gap and conflicting values between father and son, highlighting their contrasting perspectives on life, family, and societal expectations. Troy's resistance reflects his rigid adherence to tradition, while Cory's desire shows his yearning for a different path.

2025-02-12 16:03:30 UTC

Michael Getachew

The exchange about the TV between Troy and Cory highlights their conflicting perspectives on priorities and responsibility. Troy sees the TV as unnecessary, insisting that fixing the roof is more important, reflecting his practicality and belief in survival over enjoyment, shaped by his tough upbringing. Cory, on the other hand, views the TV as a source of enjoyment and progress, representing his desire to embrace new opportunities beyond just hard work. This moment underscores their deeper conflict—Troy is stuck in the past, valuing discipline and sacrifice, while Cory is hopeful and eager for change, wanting more than just survival.

2025-02-12 16:03:54 UTC

The exchange about the TV shows how Troy's and Cory's values are different, showing their own perspectives on life. Troy views the TV as an expense, a distraction from the main tasks of providing for his family and having a strong work ethic. But Cory sees the TV as a symbol of being normal and having connections with his peers.

2025-02-12 16:04:06 UTC

Noah Yakoub

The TV exchange shows how Troy and Cory are different, due to their past experiences, the way they approach life is fundamentally different most seen in their opinions on money. Troy is more careful with his money wanting to spend it on things that are truly necessary and not on wants. But Cory, because he hasn't experienced these things and is younger he doesn't have the prior experience to make a truly educated choice on what to do, he is fine with spending money on a TV because he doesn't understand the concept of being careful especially with your money.

2025-02-12 16:04:08 UTC

The TV exchange between Cory and Troy holds significance because it shows their different viewpoints and how they conflict. Troy seems to be more responsible than Cory and Cory is a bit more freewheeling and thinks that Troy is just inflexible. In this exchange Troy also shows a tendency to dismiss Cory or think of him as a subordinate.

daironemarino12 — 2025-02-12 16:04:17 UTC

The TV argument reveals the core difference between Troy and Cory, Troy's resistance reflects his old fashioned way and views and the need to not spend money on unnecessary things while Cory's desire for TV symbolizes his need and want for the modern world it really goes to show the generational gap and difference in personalities and views.

Dairone Marino

2025-02-12 16:04:31 UTC

Matias chase

The TV symbolizes how Cory and Troy use their money in different ways. Troy doesn't want to change or add anything new about his life, he wants to keep in the same as it always was. Cory wants to have a TV because it is the new and popular thing to have, but Troy is more focused on things he deems more important, like the roof.

2025-02-12 16:04:43 UTC

The TV exchange shows Troy's practicality vs Cory's optimism. Troy values responsibility while Cory seeks enjoyment.

2025-02-12 16:05:17 UTC

It significant because troy is thinking about how the roof if the house is more important than a TV but Cory thinks he opposite. It shows the difference in thinking in life and there different live experiences so far. Cory is youthful and thinks the buying a TV is and good investment and it would be a waste of money while troy does and thinks the money would be more useful if he use it to replace the roof. Troy is more resourceful with how he spends money. But Cory is more irresponsible

Aaliyah Carr

2025-02-12 16:05:52 UTC

It is significant because it highlights how differently they think about "objects". With Troy being older, he sees the TV as a want and he only focuses and spends money on things that need to be fixed. For Cory on the other hand, he wants the TV because everyone else has one and thinks its important to have in their house no matter how expensive it is.

2025-02-12 16:10:12 UTC

The exchange between Troy and Cory about the TV is significant because their differing opinions on buying one show their character. Cory is a carefree teenager just wants a TV because everyone else has one and it seems entertaining, not caring much for the costs. Troy on the other hand is much more careful and is critical about buying one, explaining that it costs too much for him to buy alone when considering they have to put their needs, like maintaining the roof for example, over wants.

2025-02-12 16:12:26 UTC

It is significant because it shows their different perspective and values. Tory view the TV as a symbol of modernity. As for Cory he has a more critical view on the TV he sees it as misinformation. Their different views reveal their beliefs for instance tory appreciation for the TV can be portrayed as forward thinking and open to new expirences while Cory is skeptical and might suggest a more cautious and discerning personality.

2025-02-12 16:15:58 UTC

The significance between their exchange is that Troy seeks to spend his money on things beneficial to the household and his family, while Cory wants to spend his father’s money on the Tv. I think Cory wants to buy the Tv to feel more socially acceptable too, since most the people he knows have one too.