August Wilson is known for his Century Cycle plays, which consisted of ten plays, each play representing African American living for every decade of the 1900’s. Wilson through an interview with Bonnie Lyons states, “The primary focus of my work is looking at black culture as it changes and grows in evolving historical contexts…” (1026). His exclusive …show more content…
August Wilson constructed a magnificent way of introducing realism through symbolism. The symbolism found intensely in this play reveals the hardships African Americans faced and hardships many of us continue to face today. Wilson implies symbolism from his title to the end of his play. Naming a play Fences is a peculiar choice, yet draws curiosity and questioning towards the title of the play, intriguing many to encounter the purpose behind such a title. As one embarks on the emotional and realistic journey Fences portrays we understand that Wilson instills that a fence does not have to exist physically for many to carry one in their