Journal #12

Finish reading the play pages 90-101  How do you feel about the resolution of the play?  Explain.

Journal #11

read pages 78-89 Act II scene iii  How do you feel about the way Troy treats Cory?  Do you think Troy is like his own father in some ways?

Journal #10

Read Act II scene ii pages 73-77  Rose tells Troy, "Don't push me away." How do you think Troy has been pushing people away for the entire play?  How does the fence act as a symbol of this?

Journal #9

 Read Act II scene i pages 59-72
How do you feel about the news Troy tells Rose in this scene?

Journal Entry #8

Read pages 51-58 (finish Act I) In what ways is Troy a hypocrite? (Hint-with regard to Cory or Gabe)

Journal #7

Read pages 41-50  Why do you think Gabe thinks Troy is mad at him?

Journal #6

Read page 29-40 Act one scene three.  How do feel about Troy after you read this section of the play?

Journal Entry #5

Read pages 21-28 (Act one scene two)
In what ways is Troy's brother, Gabriel,  his Arch Angel Gabriel (you may want to look up this allusion to answer your question).

Journal Entry #4

Read pages 10-20 (finish Act one scene one)
How would you characterize the relationship between Troy and Lyons?  Make sure your post reflects analysis and use textual evidence.

Journal Entry #3

Read pages 1-10 (stop after Troy's lines on page #10)
How would you characterize Troy?

Journal Entry #2

Why do you think August Wilson juxtaposes the new immigrants to America with the African Americans?

Journal Entry #1

Read "Setting" and "The Play" for Monday
How does the setting of the play help prepare you for the characters you are about to meet?