Father-Child Relationships in Hamlet and Fences - 1223 Words

Father-Child Relationships in Hamlet and Fences In both William Shakespeares Hamlet and August Wilsons Fences, the emphasis placed on parent-child relationship is vital, as family plays an important role in developing a characters values as well as his or her upbringing does. While Ophelia, Laertes, and Hamlet show loyalty to their fathers unconditionally, Cory, even though looks up Troy as a figure, eventually exhibits disrespect to him. The relationship that Ophelia shares with her father, Polonius, is rather dogmatic to say the least. Throughout Hamlet, Polonius demonstrates almost absolute control over Ophelia as if she were a tool with the sole purpose of serving Polonius. As a result of a weakness of mind caused by a lack of†¦show more content†¦We see responsibility, obedience, and devotion in father-child relationships in Hamlet. But Troy-Cory relationship in Fences is not the case. Whether the cause is generational gap or Troys selfishness or Corys noncompliance, T roy never completely gains the love from his own son even after his death. Their relationship never blooms. Initially, Cory may innocently display his admiration to Troy because of his athletic ability and because of a simple reason: a love from a normal son to his father. Through Roses word, we know that Cory tries to do as best as he can to earn one compliment from his father, Everything that boy do...he do for you. He wants you to say Good job, son. Thats all.(I.iii). Unfortunately, theres always a conflict in that relation. Cory asks his father, How come you aint never liked me? and Troy answers, Liked you? Who the hell say I got to like you?.../ You eat everyday.../ Got a roof over your head.../ Got clothes on your back.../ What you think that is?.../ Its my job./ Its my responsibility!(I. iii). This conversation between Cory and Troy clarifies everything. Troy doesnt like his son. 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