Children Quote by August Wilson
““Okay, Troy...you're right. I'll take care of your baby for you...cause...like you say...she's innocent...and you can't visit the sins of the father upon the child. A motherless child has got a hard time. From right now...this child got a mother. But you a womanless man.””
About This Quote
Source Play: Fences, 1985
A man offers to protect a child, recognizing innocence shouldn't bear a parent's sins, and acknowledges his own lack of a partner.
In simple terms: Protecting innocence despite personal shortcomings.
Key Takeaway
Offer care, recognize shared responsibility.
Themes
responsibility
family
compassion
Mood
empathetic
reflective
Type
dramatic
social commentary
When to use this quote
- adoption
- foster care
- supporting single parents
- community guardianship
Key Concepts
ethical duty
parental love
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support vulnerable children when we feel inadequate?
- What does it mean to be a "womanless man"?
A Different Perspective
May lack resources to truly support the child.
