Marco

Question 1

Although they are suffering due to extreme poverty, they are still very friendly to each other, shows their strong familial bond

Answer 1

“Marco puts an arm around Rodolfo and they laugh”

Question 2

Stage directions when Marco lifts chair over Eddie’s head, Marco is physically a lot stronger than Eddie

Answer 2

“Smile of triumph”

Question 3

Marco is very defensive of his brother, shows superiority over Eddie, he has no respect for him and will never forgive him

Answer 3

“Spits in Eddies face”

Question 4

Marco wants everybody to know that Eddie was the traitor and should not be trusted, Eddie is the reason that his children are going to starve

Answer 4

“I accuse that one!…He killed my family!”

Question 5

Family is very important to Marco and his main priority is to look after them. He is very determined and has no doubt in his mind about returning to Italy

Answer 5

“I could send them a little more if I stay here” “But I will go home”

Question 6

Sense of responsibility for his brother and doesn’t want anybody to treat him like a child. He respects eddies authority over them as they are both guests, so instructs Rodolfo to do whatever he is told

Answer 6

“You’ll come home early now.” “If he does wrong you must tell him”