I believe that Troy's legacy would be his kids. Troy did a lot of things to shape his kids even though it may not have been the best way to raise children he still did what he thought was best for them. Especially in Cory’s case, Troy gave him a roof over his head and food but without showing that he liked his kid. Cory asks “How come you ain’t never liked me” and Troy responded with “liked you? Who the hell say I got to like you” what law is there say I got to like you” Wanna stand up in my face and ask a damn fool-ass question like that. Talking about liking somebody. Come here, boy, when I talk to you.”(Wilson 37) this quote shows that even when confronted about not being a loving father he is more concerned with himself and although he does a lot for Cory the way he shaped his boy is still the way he is remembered. Cory ended up joining the Marines and making a better life for himself which I believe is because of how troy treated him while he was alive. Cory grew up to be a better man than his father and that’s ultimately what Troy wanted. Troy also gave to Lyons even though Lyons didn’t grow up with Troy, he still treated him as his own son and gave him money. Troy wanted Lyons to succeed too. He wanted him to get a better job and be a provider which is why he gave him a hard time when Lyons would ask for money. When Lyons asked Troy for money Troy said “I done learn my mistake and learned to do what’s right by it. You still trying to get something for nothing. Life don’t owe you nothing. You owe it to yourself. Ask Bono. He’ll tell you I’m right.”(Wilson 18) so Troy Tried to Tell Lyons about the importance of earning what you get. Even with Raynell he tried to do right by her. He didn’t want her to grow up daddy-less and when her mom died he took responsibility and asked Rose to help. His kids are his legacy because that’s what he put himself into. He put himself into caring for his kids even though he didn’t seem too happy about it. His legacy lives on in his kids. We see it in Cory because he goes into the Marines, we see it in Lyons because he is doing time and he is trying to make a better life for himself and is taking responsibility for his life choices, and even though Raynell is still young we see his impact on her with the song Troy used to sing about the dog.
Monday, May 18, 2015
Troy's Legacy
I believe that Troy's legacy would be his kids. Troy did a lot of things to shape his kids even though it may not have been the best way to raise children he still did what he thought was best for them. Especially in Cory’s case, Troy gave him a roof over his head and food but without showing that he liked his kid. Cory asks “How come you ain’t never liked me” and Troy responded with “liked you? Who the hell say I got to like you” what law is there say I got to like you” Wanna stand up in my face and ask a damn fool-ass question like that. Talking about liking somebody. Come here, boy, when I talk to you.”(Wilson 37) this quote shows that even when confronted about not being a loving father he is more concerned with himself and although he does a lot for Cory the way he shaped his boy is still the way he is remembered. Cory ended up joining the Marines and making a better life for himself which I believe is because of how troy treated him while he was alive. Cory grew up to be a better man than his father and that’s ultimately what Troy wanted. Troy also gave to Lyons even though Lyons didn’t grow up with Troy, he still treated him as his own son and gave him money. Troy wanted Lyons to succeed too. He wanted him to get a better job and be a provider which is why he gave him a hard time when Lyons would ask for money. When Lyons asked Troy for money Troy said “I done learn my mistake and learned to do what’s right by it. You still trying to get something for nothing. Life don’t owe you nothing. You owe it to yourself. Ask Bono. He’ll tell you I’m right.”(Wilson 18) so Troy Tried to Tell Lyons about the importance of earning what you get. Even with Raynell he tried to do right by her. He didn’t want her to grow up daddy-less and when her mom died he took responsibility and asked Rose to help. His kids are his legacy because that’s what he put himself into. He put himself into caring for his kids even though he didn’t seem too happy about it. His legacy lives on in his kids. We see it in Cory because he goes into the Marines, we see it in Lyons because he is doing time and he is trying to make a better life for himself and is taking responsibility for his life choices, and even though Raynell is still young we see his impact on her with the song Troy used to sing about the dog.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
McKinzie, good post! Though, you should make sure you double-check for errors. I agree with you that "Troy's legacy would be his kids". He did impact them throughout their lives. Though, I would like to add that his legacy is also how he treated them. He had an affair and crushed his son's dreams. Troy said, "Rose, I ain't got time for that. He's alive. He's healthy. He's got to make his own way. I made mine. Ain't nobody gonna hold his hand when he get out there in that world" (Wilson 39). He should have given his family more love and affection. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMcKinzie, good post! Though, you should make sure you double-check for errors. I agree with you that "Troy's legacy would be his kids". He did impact them throughout their lives. Though, I would like to add that his legacy is also how he treated them. He had an affair and crushed his son's dreams. Troy said, "Rose, I ain't got time for that. He's alive. He's healthy. He's got to make his own way. I made mine. Ain't nobody gonna hold his hand when he get out there in that world" (Wilson 39). He should have given his family more love and affection. Thanks!
ReplyDelete