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Tell me about the full story of 'Fences' by August Wilson.

2024-11-12 09:42
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Fences' by August Wilson is a powerful play. It focuses on the life of Troy Maxson, an African - American man. Troy has faced many hardships in his life, including racial discrimination. He works as a garbage collector but once dreamed of being a baseball player. His relationships, especially with his son Cory, are complex and full of tension. The story delves into themes of family, dreams, and the limitations society places on black men in the mid - 20th century.

The play 'Fences' is set in the 1950s. Troy Maxson is the central character. He's a bitter man in some ways due to his unfulfilled dreams. He builds a fence around his yard, which can be seen as a symbol of both protection and confinement. His relationship with his wife, Rose, is also a major part of the story. She is a strong woman who endures Troy's flaws. The story unfolds as Troy's past actions and his current attitude towards his family members, like his brother Gabriel, come to the surface, creating a web of emotions and conflicts.

Stand By Me Darling

Stand By Me Darling

***Completed*** Talia... An heiress of a conglomerate. But she had to leave her own country in shame after a big scandal. She got used to her normal life in another country. She hid who she really is and built up her own life. Her peaceful, safe life that she didn't want to lose for anything. She tried to move on from the traumatic incident that almost crippled her mentally, ten years ago. But her usual life got disrupted by him - an old acquaintance. Acquaintance is not the right word for him. He sure was more than that. Friend? Boyfriend? She wasn't sure about her relationship with him back then. But according to their national records, he is her husband! All she knew for sure was he is the one person she can trust to not trust. He is from her family's enemy family whose family feud spanned for centuries.He will betray her for his family, she knew. So she will never trust him. And back when she needed him the most, he left her alone! And now he wants me to return? Heh! Like I will! Is it not enough he took over my grandfather's company? He wants me too? Let him dream on! Using his authority as her husband! Like she'd care! Arthur Sinclair... He has a mission. To bring that heiress back home. But he knew she is hurt, a lot. And she hated him, a lot. He couldn't understand why she hated him that much. She used to love me so deeply. What changed? As far as he knew, he only tried to support her. He even let her leave him just because she wanted to. So why doesn't she trust me? She is his wife. They are legally married even if she doesn't acknowledge it. She left everyone she knew, right after tearing their marriage certificate and haven't even returned once to their country in the past ten years. She doesn't even want to look at him and even went on dating other men. But he still loves her! He believes she loves him too! And now, her grandfather, her only living relative on her mother's side is gravely ill and wants to have one last look at her before he passes away. Will Arthur find out what's in her heart? Will he be able to change her mind? Will she accept him? That scandal ten years ago that broke their relationship... Will it be resolved?
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The Story of Dusk

The Story of Dusk

She went to a place she shouldn't visit. She took the path she should not have taken. And… She loves someone she shouldn't love. ******** She was sent to him to retrieve the information, but her fate twisted when she fell for him... *******SNIPPET******* "Luna." She said. The girl’s eyes were so captivating that Xiao Tianyao couldn’t be able to draw his attention away from her, as though something was sucking his soul. “Beautiful…” He kept repeating the same word in his reverie. “… All the palace people from the Kingdom of Xinghe will be sentenced to death.” The eunuch added some information before he ended the decree. Afterward, the soldier from before stepped forward and was about to grab Luna’s hand with intention to drag her away, however, surprisingly Xiao Tianyao held his hand before he could touch her. “Stay away from her.” Xiao Tianyao said coldly. With puzzled expression he inquired his General action. “But, General… the decree said we have to kill her.” “I want her.” He said with finality. “But, Prince Xiao Tianyao your action is against the Imperial decree…” The eunuch retorted. Xiao Tianyao didn’t say anything anymore when he helped Luna to stand up, ignoring all of the questioning eyes as he walked away with her in his embrace. Xiao Tianyao unexpected attitude baffled everyone who were presence there. *** “Prince Xiao Tianyao decision can’t be justified.” The Eunuch mumbled. “All of you retreat for now. I will try to talk with The Prince. Leader Feng Chang, follow me please.” Both Feng Chang and the Eunuch rushed into the palace hall to the direction of the Emperor of Xinghe’s room that Xiao Tianyao had occupied. When it was only the two of them, mocking smile appeared on their lips. “Inform to the Emperor that Young Miss Luna will handle it beautifully.” Feng Chang said as he slow down his pace. “Young Miss Luna ability is simply unimaginable.” The eunuch announced it in amazed. He had heard about the mind controller ability to mess with other people mind, but never saw it with his own eyes. Only when he saw Xiao Tianyao was so beguiled by Luna, he knew that the mind controller’s ability was a calamity for their enemies. Feng Chang didn’t say anything when he saw the eunuch gloated face. ********************************************* ##Meet me on instragram : jikan_yo_tomare Disclaimer : cover picture is from pinterest.com Check out my other stories: **PURPLE DUSK TILL DAWN: dearest through the time **The Love of a Lycan
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