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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:fictional_character
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gptkbp:appears_in
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gptkb:Fences
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gptkbp:child
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gptkb:Lyons_Maxson
gptkb:Cory_Maxson
gptkb:Gabriel_Maxson
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gptkbp:conflict
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Struggle against societal limitations
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gptkbp:created_by
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gptkb:August_Wilson
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gptkbp:famous_quote
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" I’m just trying to make a way for you."
" I’m not gonna be the one to let you down."
" You can’t be afraid of what people gonna say."
" You got to take the crookeds with the straights."
" Death ain’t nothing but a fastball on the outside corner."
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Troy Maxson
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gptkbp:inspiration
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Real-life experiences of African American men
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gptkbp:is_motivated_by
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Desire for respect
Desire to provide for family
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gptkbp:issues
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gptkb:Pride_Month
Infidelity
Bitterness
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gptkbp:legacy
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Impact on African American theater
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gptkbp:notable_games
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gptkb:August_Wilson
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gptkbp:occupation
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gptkb:Baseball_Player
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gptkbp:portrayed_by
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gptkb:James_Earl_Jones
gptkb:Denzel_Washington
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gptkbp:relationship
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Conflict with brother Gabriel
Conflict with son Cory
Love for wife Rose
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:Pittsburgh,_Pennsylvania
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gptkbp:spouse
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Rose Maxson
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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gptkb:The_American_Dream
Generational conflict
Struggle for dignity
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gptkbp:theme
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Racial discrimination
Family dynamics
Dreams and aspirations
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gptkbp:year_created
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gptkb:1985
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Viola_Ann_Davis
gptkb:James_Earl_Jones
gptkb:Denzel_Washington
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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