Egocentrism is the inability to differentiate between self and others and to see any point of view other than their own.The characters from the drama Fences by August Wilson are African-Americans living in an industrial city. The time of play is at the 50s of the last century, before the civil rights movement. The main character, Troy Maxson, was a talented baseball player who never had the chance to play in the baseball League. He is now a hardworking man, firmly responsible in his duty towards his family as a provider, who lives in his own little word and views people in his life as revolving around him. Troy Maxson from Fences and Walter Lee from Raisin in the Sun of August Wilson are two good husbands, both care for their families while seeking to satisfy their egocentrism; however, while Walter seeks leadership within his family, Troy looks beyond the Maxson's fence for freedom.
Both characters, Walter Lee from Raisin in the Sun and Troy Maxson from Fences, are good husbands. Walter kisses his wife every single morning before going to work even though he is late; Troy started with building fence around his family’s house without complaints when his wife Rose asked him. “Rose, I done tried all my life to live decent.to live a clean..harduseful life. I tried to be a good husband to you. In every way I knew how. Maybe I come into the world backwards, I don’t know..”. Yes, Troy has tried for eighteen years.
Walter Lee and Troy Maxson are firmly responsible in their duties toward theirfamilies as providers. Walter is ashamed of his salary because it is insufficient for his family. Meanwhile, Troy Maxson demonstrates concern giving every Friday paycheck to his wife Rose, and at the same time looks for his friend Bono’s approval- praise: "There it is. Seventy-six dollars and forty -two cents. You see this Bono? " When one gives support to one’s own family with inner conviction, it is not necessary to look for the approval ...