August Quote by Viola Davis
![“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 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.”
About This Quote
The character Rose embodies both gentle qualities and fierce emotion, showing that kindness and anger can coexist in a complex person.
In simple terms: Rose shows kindness and anger together.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that people can be both gentle and fierce.
Themes
complexity
character
human nature
emotions
duality
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
literary
character analysis
When to use this quote
- family drama
- personal growth
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
literature
character study
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance kindness with assertiveness?
- When does anger become a sign of strength?
A Different Perspective
People may resist labeling someone as purely good or bad.
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![“[Rose from "Fences"] couldn't just jump out there. Not just because of economic reasons but because how she was looked at in society at the time. There were a lot of factors that made you stay I guess.” quote by Denzel Washington](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/967/denzel-washington-1345_economic_rose-from-fences-couldn-t-just-jump-out_1082420.jpg)
![“I read that Hollywood wanted to film Fences years ago with a white director, but [August] Wilson refused. He thought that the director needed to have lived the culture of black Americans.” quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/cce/kareem-abdul-jabbar-1909_august_i-read-that-hollywood-wanted-to-film-fen_2057534.jpg)
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![“It [August 10th 1792] was the bloodiest day of the Revolution so far, but also one of the most decisive.” quote by William Doyle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d89/william-doyle-68265_august_it-august-10th-1792-was-the-bloodiest-da_77206.jpg)
