A view from a Bridge: Alferi Flashcards
1
Q
Who?
A
Narrator, commentator and also a character. lawyer and is thus removed from character. More than anybody else in the play he can see the oncoming tragedy.
2
Q
What does he do?
A
- attempts to place events in drama contexts.
- his role to oversea the action.
- better to ‘settle for half’
- Audience prepare to leave the theatre he offers universal concern.
3
Q
Italian origin and sympathizes for the characters.
A
I am inclined to notice the ruins in things perphas becasue i was born in Italy.
4
Q
Predicts what is going to happen as an on looker.
A
why, being an intelligent man, I was so powerless to stop it.
5
Q
Alferi is aware that Eddie will betray and attempt to make him stop.
A
You won’t have a friend in the world.
6
Q
The law does not always deliver justice sometimes you have to rely on god.
A
This is not God, Marco. You hear? Only God makes justice.
