Fences

Who is the antagonist in Fences by August Wilson?

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It may seem odd but Cory is the antagonist in the play. You might ask: what's not to like about Cory? That's exactly it, we are rooting for Cry, but Troy is our protagonists. Our protagonist does not have to be likable. Troy is flawed and he tries to crush Cory's, his own son, dreams. Cory tries to resist Troy but Troy acts against him.