A View From The Bridge Flashcards
What quote reminds Beatrice not to let Rodolfo and Marco sleep in his bed?
“Because as soon as you see a tires relative, I end up on the floor”
How is Eddie described?
“Husky,slightly overweight longshoreman”
What does Eddie tell Catherine about trusting people?
“The less you trust, the less you be sorry”
What quote shows Eddie is concerned about the family name and honour?
“A guy do a thing like that? How’s he going to show his face?”
How does Eddie show he finds it hard to admit Catherine’s become a woman? (Quote)
“I guess I just never figured…that you would ever grow up”
How does Eddie show he is in love with Catherine?
Not made love to Beatrice in 3 months
Jealous of Rodolfo because of the immediate impression he makes on Catherine
When Catherine tells him she loves Rodolfo, he cannot admit the emotion to himself and is angry when anybody else mentions that he likes her.
Stage directions
Give one stage direction that shows that Eddie loves Catherine?
(He looks at her like a lost boy)
What does Eddie do to undermine Rodolfo to prevent him from marrying Catherine?
Mocks Rodolfo for cooking, sewing and singing skills
Tells Catherine he only wants her for the papers
Claims he is gay
Gets law involved and is amazed when Alfieri says nothing can be done
Teaches violence as an excuse to hit him- hits him when Catherine and him sleep together
Calls immigration breaking code of conduct
Eddie is a what in the story?
Tragic hero
Why can’t Eddie accept Rodolfo’s gentle talents?
Because Eddie likes to enforce the rules he’s made which he sees as a manly thing to do
