


This conflict is actually quickly resolved as Troy wins his battle. Troy is trying to break the racial barrier at work by becoming the first black garbage truck driver. Wilson plants all the major conflicts of the play in the first act. We also meet Gabriel, Troy's brother, who suffers from a World War II head wound and now thinks he is the archangel Gabriel. Lyons, Troy's son from a previous relationship, stops by to borrow some money. Then there's Rose, Troy's loving and dutiful wife. Now the two work together as garbage collectors and sip gin every Friday night. There's his best friend, Bono, whom he met while in prison. We meet all the main people surrounding Troy. The first act of the play is a swirling portrait of Troy Maxson's life.
