How Long to Read Baseball Mythology in August Wilson's Fences

How Long Does it Take to Read Baseball Mythology in August Wilson's Fences?

It takes the average reader and 11 minutes to read Baseball Mythology in August Wilson's Fences by Verena Bär

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Seminar paper from the year 2011 in the subject English - Literature, Works, grade: 1,3, University of Bayreuth, language: English, abstract: Wilson said that he “started [his play] Fences with the image of a man standing in his yard with a baby in his arms” (qtd. in DeVries 25). This first picture developed into the Pulitzer Prize winning story of Troy Maxson, a fifty-three-year-old, black garbage collector in Pittsburgh. The play starts 1957 and ends 1965 with the death of Troy. In the play we get an insight into Troy’s life with his wife Rose, his sons Cory and Lyons, his brother Gabriel and his best friend Bono. Troy has to face a lot of challenges. First of all, he has to live in a racist society which denied him to live his dream of being a baseball player. Wang says that “the tragic dimension of the play is delineated by the conflict between characters’ tenacious pursuit of their dreams and an environment which works adversely to prevent them from realizing their dreams” (Wang 63). Furthermore, Troy has to work at a garbage department. His hard job gets him just enough money to nourish his family. Also, in his family he has a lot of problems to deal with, especially with his son Cory, who wants to become a professional football player, but also with his wife Rose. The reason for his problems with Rose is that Troy has an affair with another woman, Alberta, and impregnated her. So, the story of the life of Troy Maxson is a story about racism, friendship, segregation, family, love, shattered dreams, rejection and of course baseball.

How long is Baseball Mythology in August Wilson's Fences?

Baseball Mythology in August Wilson's Fences by Verena Bär is 11 pages long, and a total of 2,761 words.

This makes it 4% the length of the average book. It also has 3% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Baseball Mythology in August Wilson's Fences Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 15 minutes to read Baseball Mythology in August Wilson's Fences aloud.

What Reading Level is Baseball Mythology in August Wilson's Fences?

Baseball Mythology in August Wilson's Fences is suitable for students ages 6 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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