Fences

  What do you think about Troy’s resolution to build a fence “around what belongs to me” as a sort of challenge to Death, as well as his other comments (for example, in Act Two, Scene 4) directed to “Mr. Death”? Are these words inspirational? Ridiculous? Confirmation of Troy’s short-sightedness? Explain your take on Troy’s war of words with Death. OR (A Streetcar Named Desire) Explore why it might be that Blanche is always trying to cover or lessen the brightness of various sorts of light. Are there any other practices she has that might be related?