“The Historical Context of August Wilson’s Fences: A Reflection of 1950s Pittsburgh”

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Historical: Investigate August Wilson’s Fences against the lens of history. Discuss how the dominant themes of the play regarding racism, discrimination, poverty, and the family structure are a reflection of the 1950s Pittsburgh that Wilson himself grew up in.