Racism is a central theme in Fences by August Wilson. Write a paper in which you examine what the play says about institutionalized racism. What is institutionalized racism’s legacy on the individual, families, and society? Consider some of the following examples of institutionalized racism in the play: baseball, garbage collection and driving, Troy’s put downs of his sons’ ambitions, Troy’s desire to feel unstuck, Troy’s experiences growing up with his father, etc.
