Weaving together allusions to Greek mythology and American baseball legends, August Wilson in his play Fences tells the story of Troy Maxson, the tragic hero who falls victim to his misconceptions about his world. Clinging tenaciously to his experience of racism and hardship in the 1950s, Troy doesn't realize that the current world around him has changed. As a result, Troy tries to protect his son Cory from following in his footsteps, but Cory tries to free himself from his father's authority. However, by creating this metaphorical fence to protect Cory, Troy also prevents Cory from reaching his true potential. Indeed, through metaphors and allusions, August Wilson portrays Troy Maxson as the tragic hero incapable of recognizing the changes in the African-American culture around him. Troy is characterized as a mythical and tragic hero whose inability to accept the new world around him leads to his downfall. The name Troy is an allusion to the city of Troy whose high walls fall, just as the character Troy falls because of the fences he builds. Furthermore, Troy's personal background alludes to the Oed myth...