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Fences film is widely acknowledged as a poignant explanation that addresses what life

means to different people. It surpasses the mere race relations, which the American society has

applauded throughout history. This essay discusses Structural Family Therapy, as seen through

the lens of ‘Fences’ Film.

Troy Maxson is the protagonist in Fences movie. He is black man employed by sanitation

department. His assignment involves loading wastes into truck (Letzler, 2014). Despite showing

exceptional athletic abilities while he played in the Negro Leagues, he could not be allowed to

play in the Major League because he was black. Troy is considered hardworking and robust.

However, he is known for whimsical tales and twisting the reality. He is also the head and

primary source of income for his family -a thing that makes him proud. His character is the

center at which every other relationship in the film revolves around. He is the father to Raynell,

Cory, and Lyons. In spite of his hard work for years, he is depressed over the little growth he has

made in life; especially that he is unable to love and support his close family members, as he

would have desired. His son Cory is an ambitious, respectful, and compassionate person (Hays,

Rudin, Romero & Marsalis, 2010). Troy’s wife, Rose Maxson, is a homemaker, and committed

church member. She greatly loves her family. Her act of love is manifested when she request her

husband and son to build a fence around their backyard. The fence symbolically means her desire

to keep her family close to her. Rose is realistic. She also has confidence in her son, Cory.

Living close to the family is Troy’s brother, Gabriel Maxson. During the Second World

War, he picked a head injury while serving as a soldier. Consequently, he receives some benefits

from the government to compensate for his damage. Troy used his brother’s checks to buy a

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Running head: THEORY APPLICATION PAPER Theory Application paper Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation 1 THEORY APPLICATION PAPER 2 Theory Application paper Fences film is widely acknowledged as a poignant explanation that addresses what life means to different people. It surpasses the mere race relations, which the American society has applauded throughout history. This essay discusses Structural Family Therapy, as seen through the lens of ‘Fences’ Film. Troy Maxson is the protagonist in Fences movie. He is black man employed by sanitation department. His assignment involves loading wastes into truck (Letzler, 2014). Despite showing exceptional athletic abilities while he played in the Negro Leagues, he could not be allowed to play in the Major League because he was black. Troy is considered hardworking and robust. However, he is known for whimsical tales and twisting the reality. He is also the head and primary source of income for his family -a thing that makes him proud. His character is the center at which every other relationship in the film revolves around. He is the father to Raynell, Cory, and Lyons. In spite of his hard work for years, he is depressed over the little growth he has made in life; especially that he is unable to love and support his close family members, as he would have desired. His son Cory is an ambitious, respectful, and compassionate person (Hays, Rudin, Romero & Marsalis, 2010). Troy’s wife, Rose Maxson, is a homemaker, and commit ...
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