Alfieri

Alfieri

1. Americanized ideology

   • Law before honour is now more important to him
     • "Nowadays, we settle for half and I prefer it like that"
   • He still understands the Italian way of life
   • "Justice is very important here"

2. Symbolism

   • Alfieri is the symbolises bridge
     • Red Hook poverty and Manhattan wealth
   • Alfieri is the narrator of the story
     • His perspective hense "A View from the Bridge"

3. Alfieri is a respected man

   • Immigrants aspire to be like Alfieri
   • "My father always said you were a smart man"
   • Bails out Marco and Rodolpho

4. Advice

   • Advises Eddie about Catherine: "Bless her. Let her go"
   • Alfieri advises Red Hook about American law
     • He sympathises with Eddie
       • "I understand Eddie but the law is very specific..."

5. Narration

   • Alfieri narrates the play " A View from the Bridge"
     • He is reflecting on the tragedy
     • Alfieri open the play and closes it
   • His analysis of the events in the play
     • "I knew it...I just knew"
     • "Watches it run its bloody course"
     • He is powerless to stop anything in the play