Credit Quote by Viola Davis
![“I think at the end of the day she [Rose from "Fences"] is a strong woman in the truest sense of the word. I think all of that is in the narrative; it's already there. The hope is there; the playfulness is there; it's there. I wish I could take credit for it, but it's there.” quote by Viola Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/1dd/viola-davis-1174_credit_i-think-at-the-end-of-the-day-she-rose-f_288442.jpg)
“I think at the end of the day she [Rose from "Fences"] is a strong woman in the truest sense of the word. I think all of that is in the narrative; it's already there. The hope is there; the playfulness is there; it's there. I wish I could take credit for it, but it's there.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Fences by August Wilson, 1985
She embodies true strength, with hope and playfulness already present in the narrative.
In simple terms: She is a truly strong woman, with hope and playfulness already present.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and honor inherent strength in others.
Themes
strength
hope
playfulness
character
narrative
Mood
respectful
reflective
Type
character analysis
theatrical commentary
When to use this quote
- theatre performance
- character analysis
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
feminine resilience
character depth
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing existing strength change your perception?
- What role does hope play in defining strength?
A Different Perspective
Strength may be overlooked if not explicitly highlighted.
![“I think that's why August [Wilson] named her Rose [in "Fences"]; I really do. She's a rose in her sweetness and her kindness and in everything else, even her anger towards the end.” quote by Viola Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bcf/viola-davis-1174_august_i-think-that-s-why-august-wilson-named-h_157231.jpg)
![“I really want my acting to be definitive a lot of times, but I must feel like in any given moment there is a lot of things going on with Rose. I kept telling Denzel [Washington] throughout filming [Fences] that the house is her joy and her tomb.” quote by Viola Davis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8c1/viola-davis-1174_acting_i-really-want-my-acting-to-be-definitive_1090517.jpg)
