Questions:
Fences, written by August Wilson and Fences, directed by Denzel Washington.
You've read the play! you've seen the movie! Now pick one of these prompts and write a one-page response to the film:
1. Reading the play, you created mental images of Troy, Rose, Lyons, Cory, Raynell, and Gabriel. Did the movie reinforce or change your imaginings of these characters?
2. What are the significant differences between the play as written and the play as performed for the screen? Why do these differences exist? Do they detract from Wilson's conception of the characters and play action?