August Wilson Research Paper

Maxon V.S Wilson August Wilson born April 27, 1945, in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. Given the name Frederick August Kittel at birth by his mother; Daisy Wilson, and father; Fredrick Kittle. As a child Wilson faced many hardships. He had transferred high schools three times before the age of fifteen. But that didn’t stop him from becoming aa successful poet. “Widely regarded as one of the most notable playwrights of the twentieth century” (Hunter 247) Winning multiple awards for his work, such as a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award in 1987 for his play “fences”, Wilson became well know globally. And so did his work. Being that Wilson’s mother came from an African American back ground we tend to see her influence and his culture in his work. “Most of Wilson’s plays take place in a tightly knit black neighborhood in Pittsburgh.” (Little 312) Wilson went through a lot in …show more content…
Troy became criminal after running away from his family at age fourteen. As where August became educated and a successful poet. This is where we see the difference in choices made by both Troy and August. Troy let his circumstances define his life as where August decided to to take his Circumstance and provide a foundation that lead to his success. As said by August Wilson “That’s the core of black aesthetics, the ability to improvise.” (Lewis 1028) Despite having names similar name the fact that they both are names of flowers, Rose and Daisy lived two very different lives. Unlike Daisy, Rose went through many hardships that Daisy did not encounter through her life. The biggest one being having to raise the child of the women her husband had an affair with. “Troy’s adultery provides the catalyst that propels his wife, Rose.” (Elam