In a relationship, people must trust one another and express appreciation towards the other person. However, it is a certainty that they will commit wrongdoings that negatively affect their counterparts. In August Wilson's Fences, Troy is a father and husband who makes the decision derived from human imperfection and outside variables, to commit adultery and become involved in another relationship with a woman. By examining the racial tension of the late nineteen fifties, in combination with Troy's past life experiences and the events that unfold in the play, one can understand Troy's choice to commit adultery.
             The setting of Fences uses a tone of irony to express how truly neglected racial issues had become during this time. The end paragraph in the setting portrays a one-sided stance towards society; that which describes a new beginning after the Second World War. However, the hopeful notion that life was "...rich, full and flourishing," did not really account for the prominent civil rights issues of the era (Wilson 1473). The setting displays August Wilson's standpoint that many of the race issues at that time were treated as problems to be kept quiet, and out of public recognition. This neglect towards the reality of the situation enhances how profound Troy Maxson's situation is. Troy capitalizes on the situation of racial tension, and this habit seems to stem from instinct and years of having a victim mentality. In 1957 the situation of racial tension was only beginning to take a turn for the better. But, even though the predominantly white supremacist attitude still existed, there were many whites who did not have any prejudice towards blacks. Be this as it may, Troy Maxson had a mindset that was all too common among people of both races; that of a deeply rooted mutual animosity. Troy seemed to blame every problem he had ever experienced on the white race. Derived from these experiences, Troy would always lin
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