Troy Maxson

A working class African American man who lives with his wife, Rose, and son, Corey, in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. He works for the Sanitation Department as a garbage collector. Troy is a tragic-hero; he is dedicated to a fault to providing for his family and to making sure his sons have better lives than he has had. http://www.gradesaver.com/fences/study-guide/character-list/

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Rose Maxson

The second wife, who he married after being released from prison.Rose is a forty-three year-old African American housewife who volunteers at her church regularly and loves her family. She is the mother of Corey, Troy's youngest son. http://www.sparknotes.com/drama/fences/characters.html

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Cory Maxson

The teenage son of Troy and Rose Maxson. A senior in high school, Cory gets good grades and college recruiters are coming to see him play football. Cory is a respectful son, compassionate nephew to his disabled Uncle Gabriel, and generally, a giving and enthusiastic person. http://www.sparknotes.com/drama/fences/characters.html

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Jim Bono

Troy's best friend of over thirty years. Bono and Troy met in jail, where Troy learned to play baseball. Bono admires Troy's leadership and responsibility at work. He is married to a woman named Lucille, who is friends with Rose. Bono is a devoted husband and friend. http://www.sparknotes.com/drama/fences/characters.html

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