A View from the Bridge

A View from the Bridge

1. Beatrice

   • Very likeable character
   • Loves Eddie
   • Only person who understands Eddie's love for Catherine
   • 'Typical' wife
   • Loves Catherine like a daughter
   • Supports Catherine
     • Indepence
     • Rodolfo
   • No nonsense practical approach
     • 'You can never have her Eddie!'

2. Eddie

3. Catherine

   • Loves Eddie and Rodolfo
     • Sides with Rodolfo in the fight
       • Marries him against Eddie's wishes
     • Eddie as a father
   • Doesn't understand Eddie's love for her
   • Excited for the arrival of Marco and Rodolfo
     • Represent the world outside of the house
     • Attracted to Rodolfo immediately
   • Turns from a child to a woman

4. Rodolfo

   • Unlike the 'typical' italian
     • Blonde hair
   • Doesn't understand why Eddie doesn't like him
   • Not 'manly'
     • Sing
     • Cook
     • Dance
     • Sew
   • Attracted to Catherine immediately
   • More responsible then Marco
     • Tries a softer approach to dealing with problems
   • Apologises to Eddie at the wedding

5. Alfieri

6. Marco