Prompt: Characterization:

Briefly describe Troy Maxson in Act One: what abstract adjectives would you apply to him (ie, smart, driven, etc.)? Is he likeable or not? Does a protagonist need to be likeable? Is he relatable or not? Does a protagonist need to be relatable?

At the end of Act 1, has he made any progression as a character or not? Pick another character in this Act that Troy interacts with to use to defend your answer and discuss how both Troy and your chosen character change as a result of the interaction.