Review the two different interpretations of the confrontation between Cory and Troy in Act 1, Scene 3. They are available at the
links below. Then, write a 3-paragraph letter to the playwright August Wilson discussing which interpretation is better based on the original text. You may set it up as follows: Dear August Wilson,
Paragraph 1: The strengths and weaknesses of the stage version. (4-5 sentences)
Paragraph 2: the strengths and weaknesses of the movie version (4-5 sentences)
Paragraph 3: which is more effective and why (5-6 sentences)
The beginning of their talk displays a friendly competition aspect of their relationship. Troy and Cory argue about the purchasing of a television versus a new roof in good spirits. Troy is typically stubborn and takes the pragmatic view on the television issue, again emphasizing his inability to empathize with anyone else's lofty dreams but his own. However, in a moment of compassion, Troy relents and offers Cory a fair deal. In this moment, Troy is his most laudable. Cory's persistent, logical and persuasive argument for a television affects Troy. It is notable that Troy does not go head over heels and offer to buy Cory the television, but his proposal is fair and balanced. By offering to pay half if Cory can come up with half of the money, Troy emphasizes the kind of responsibility-instilling parenting he believes in that encourages Cory's work ethic, while supporting his son in realizing a dream. On the flip side, when their argument hits closer to home with the topic of sports, Troy transforms his fair and supportive outlook into an irrational, hurtful one.
Troy and Cory's father-son relationship succumbs to its first major blow while working together on Rose's fence. The blow to their relationship is not yet a physical affront, but an irreconcilable difference. Cory has taken care of insuring his job at the A&P for after football season and gets good grades in school, but Troy does not acknowledge these responsible acts. Instead, Troy only sees the ways Cory does not live up to Troy's vision of how Cory should live his life. Troy's hypocrisy becomes evident to Cory over the course of his conversation with Troy as they build the fence.
The beginning of their talk displays a friendly competition aspect of their relationship. Troy and Cory argue about the purchasing of a television versus a new roof in good spirits. Troy is typically stubborn and takes the pragmatic view on the television issue, again emphasizing his inability to empathize with anyone else's lofty dreams but his own. However, in a moment of compassion, Troy relents and offers Cory a fair deal. In this moment, Troy is his most laudable. Cory's persistent, logical and persuasive argument for a television affects Troy. It is notable that Troy does not go head over heels and offer to buy Cory the television, but his proposal is fair and balanced. By offering to pay half if Cory can come up with half of the money, Troy emphasizes the kind of responsibility-instilling parenting he believes in that encourages Cory's work ethic, while supporting his son in realizing a dream. On the flip side, when their argument hits closer to home with the topic of sports, Troy transforms his fair and supportive outlook into an irrational, hurtful one.
Mercutio, the witty skeptic, is a foil for Romeo, the young Petrarchan lover. Mercutio mocks Romeo's vision of love and the poetic devices he uses to express his emotions: Romeo, Humors! ... He advocates an adversarial concept of love that contrasts sharply with Romeo's idealized notion of romantic union.
For the most part space rocks, like snow balls, gathered up pieces of other rocks. If the collision was dynamic enough a lot of energy would be generated heating them up. Our moon was formed by a large object hitting earth a glancing blow. A chunk of earth and that asteroid then became the mostly molten moon.
I would say divorce because if you and your significant other are having hard times and are really stressed and endup getting a divorce then I would assume that all that stress has taken its toll on both of you or maybe just one causing you or again both to come to the decision to get divorced. because stress is a big deal in marriages.
