Troy's Legacy

I believe Troy’s legacy is of a hardworking man of the mid to early 1900’s. He’s the source of income for the family, and is the one with the street-smarts--which he’s learned after going to jail and going through problems such as discrimination in baseball and racism. He doesn't like to be back talked back to--he’s the man of the house. His legacy has been shaped by Rose because he would listen to Rose no matter what happened, unless it was about his affair with Alberta, because she disagreed with that and he wanted to keep the affair going. the affair made him forget about his responsibilities, Rose was the one that kept Troy in check most of the time so that he wouldn't go back to his old life of robbery. Bono says that Rose would keep troy out of trouble “Rose’ll keep you straight. You get off the track, she’ll straighten you up.” (Wilson 55).  What developed Troy’s legacy? His legacy was developed by his going to jail because he killed a guy when he was trying to rob him so he ended up in jail. He robbed people for food and then later for money and shoes but he ended up going to jail. resorted of robbery and murder and now he’s forgotten about robbing people. he ultimately felt ashamed of it “I’ll tell you the truth. I’m ashamed of it today.” (Wilson 54) after getting out he went on and started playing baseball and met Rose and told her “Baby, it’s you and baseball all what count with me” (Wilson 55). Because Rose wanted to make sure he wouldn't go back to his earlier life. Despite his ups and downs he’s always supported his family through thick and thin.