Assessing Character through Asides, Soliloquies, and Monologues
Fences: Rose's Turn at Bat
Once Cory tells her he's not going to Troy's funeral, Rose VEHEMENTLY (passionately) recounts her thoughts and feelings about Troy’s relationship. In her MONOLOGUE to Cory, Rose interprets the relationship between parents and children: “You can’t be nobody but who you are, Cory. That shadow wasn’t nothing but you growing into yourself. You either got to grow into it or cut it down to fit you. But that’s all you got to make life with” (97). Why would these words, along with her explanation of their marriage affect Cory?
Use what you have learned about figurative language and the effects of dramatic elements. You might even want to include what you learned about this monologue from viewing it. Remember to use good structure with an assertion that requires proof. Look back on what you wrote for the last monologue analysis. Use the feedback to write a stronger sentence this time.
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Fences: Rose's Turn at Bat
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After dominating the stage and the lives of those around him, in both positive and negative ways, Troy dies just after swinging his bat.
Once Cory tells her he's not going to Troy's funeral, Rose VEHEMENTLY (passionately) recounts her thoughts and feelings about Troy’s relationship. In her MONOLOGUE to Cory, Rose interprets the relationship between parents and children: “You can’t be nobody but who you are, Cory. That shadow wasn’t nothing but you growing into yourself. You either got to grow into it or cut it down to fit you. But that’s all you got to make life with” (97). Why would these words, along with her explanation of their marriage affect Cory?
Fences Monologue 3 Assignment: Go to Rose's MONOLOGUE in Act 2 Scene 5 beginning "You can't be nobody but who you are, Cory" and ending with "I'm gonna give her the best of what's in me" (97).
Use what you have learned about figurative language and the effects of dramatic elements. You might even want to include what you learned about this monologue from viewing it. Remember to use good structure with an assertion that requires proof. Look back on what you wrote for the last monologue analysis. Use the feedback to write a stronger sentence this time.
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