This was a fairly attempted question. Candidates were not able to identify other ideas of fences in the text but only dwelt on the physical fence that was built for Rose
This question requires:

• The statement of the theme of racial discrimination in America of the 1950s which impacts the lives of African Americans particularly the Maxsons.
• Character identification of Gabriel.
• Explanation/definition of comic relief.
• Gabriel’s delusional actions and speeches include:

• Seeing himself as Archangel Gabriel.
• Seeing and chasing “hell hounds”.
• Believing he died long ago and went to heaven where he shared “some big fat biscuits with St. Peter”.
• Blowing with fanfare his trumpet that gives no sound.
• Surprising everyone with his appearance at Troy’s funeral and doing a slow eerie dance while announcing he is going to tell St. Peter to open the gate for Troy.

• Significance of comic relief

• Focuses attention on the excesses of racial discrimination.
• Implicates Troy Maxson in his selfish use of his brother’s money.
• Provides spaces for audience laughter to lessen the tension in the family.