Question Description
Is Fences an accurate depiction of the African American community of the Pittsburgh Hills District in the 1950’s? Why or why not?

Note: your response to this question plus the areas that you will be using to defend your argument are what create your thesis.

Be sure to have a thesis that clearly defines if and how you agree that Fences is an accurate depiction of the era. Write supporting sections that defend your thesis. Suggested areas of information are: o August Wilson’s life and times and how this is reflected in the play. Need text examples from Fences to tie in this information. o History of the era and the setting. Need text examples from Fences to tie in this information. o Analysis of one or more of the main characters of the play who best exemplify this era and setting. Need text examples from Fences to tie in this information. Use at least three outside academic sources that will support your essay (two of these sources can be from the previous research essay prewrite). Be sure to include Fences as an additional reference citation.