Guidelines for Essay Use MLA Style
Five-Six(5) pages typed double spaced—12point times new romanAn analysis of the conventions and themes of Fences by August Wilson Possible Essay Topics for Fences • Discuss the cycle of father-son relationships in the play.• Discuss Rose’s role in Fences. What does she represent in the play? How does she reflect the theme of the play?• Is Troy a tragic figure, a hero, a villain or a combination of these types? Is he a sympathetic character? Or why might Troy Maxson be considered an “everyman” character?
(CHOOSE ONE)  Include a thesis statement in your introduction.Make sure you support your claims with evidence from the text—use quotes.  Underline your thesis statement in the first or second paragraph