Questions tagged [august-wilson]
Questions about the works of American playwright August Wilson (1945 – 2005) or his life as a writer.
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Why did Boy Willie refer to toast as "grilled bread"?
In Act 1, Scene 1 of The Piano Lesson, Boy Willie asks Doaker for some "grilled bread" he was holding. The stage directions identify the "grilled bread" as toast. Why did he refer ...
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Which game is "that 651"?
In Act 1, scene 2, Troy and Rose have the following exchange:
Rose: That 651 hit yesterday. That's the second time this month. Miss Pearl hit for a dollar... seems like those that need the least ...
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Is Troy the antagonist in "Fences"?
Is Troy the antagonist of the play Fences? The antagonist is, by definition, the opposer to the protagonist, who is also Troy. However, Troy often acts against his own beliefs (e.g., sending Gabe to ...
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