I feel that troy left a good legacy to himself and his
family. It seemed like Troy set goals not only for himself but for his family,
he showed his two sons Lyons and Cory tough love to help better themselves in
the real world. Troy was a hardworking man and did what he could to provide for
his family to make sure they had a roof over their head, clothes on their back
and food on the table. “I don’t know why he don’t go and get him a decent job
and take care of that women he got” (Wilson, 19). Troy saying this means he is
not directly taking action, but is concerned about his son. Troy had high hopes
for his youngest son Cory, wanting him to make something out of himself. Troy
went through a tough time in sports, not being able to make it as a black man
in baseball. Cory is playing football and Troy does not want him to continue
on, “What kind of foolishness is that to let somebody take away your job” (Wilson,
36). Troy wanted his son to get an education so he could move as far as he
could from him and be successful in life, unlike how Troy is working hard now. “I
don’t want him to be like me! I want him to move as far away from my life as he
can get” (Wilson, 39). Even at the
funeral Cory still felt the impression his father had on him. “Everywhere I looked,
Troy Maxson was staring back at me… hiding under the bed… in the closet. I’m
just saying I’ve got to find a way to get rid of that shadow, mama” (Wilson,
97).
Troy impacted his family by showing he was a hardworking
man and did what he could to provide for them. Even though Troy cheated on his
wife Rose and had an affair with another woman, he still cared for her and
still wanted the best for her. “I aint’s talking about doing Rose no bad turn.
I love Rose. She done carried me a long ways and I love and respect her for
that” (Wilson, 63).
I agree with you that troy cheated on his wife but still loved her very much.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on how you said he did everything he can to provide for his family. I believe that no matter the situation is he will do anything for them. i would like to add on that he wanted to raise his son different than the way he was raised himself. He wanted to give a better future for his kids even though he wasn't the most loving father.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on how you said he did everything he can to provide for his family. I believe that no matter the situation is he will do anything for them. i would like to add on that he wanted to raise his son different than the way he was raised himself. He wanted to give a better future for his kids even though he wasn't the most loving father.
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