So What's The Point?! - The Thesis of Fences
Through the play Fences, August Wilson intends to show how racial segregation and injustice can create hardships for families, a personal lack of self-esteem, and lead to uncontrollable circumstances. Because of Troy's previous hardships, his family is forced to deal with the burden that comes along with his experiences. Troy did all he could to ensure the best for his family despite his background. This is shown when Rose says to Cory, "Your daddy wanted you to be everything he wasn't...and everything he was...he meant to do more good than he meant harm" (2.5.97).