Characters

Start with the characters

Begin with the mind map titled A View from the Bridge that names Beatrice, Eddie, Catherine, Rodolfo, Alfieri and Marco. It gives you a way to look across the cast before focusing on an individual. Notice how the map describes Beatrice and her relationships with Eddie and Catherine. You could make a short list of the connections you want to explore further.

Next, open the notes on character roles. They discuss Alfieri and the difference between law and justice. Compare that focus with the character map: what does each resource help you notice? The notes and maps were made by GoConqr users, so reading more than one can give you different starting points.

Look more closely at individuals

The character analysis notes focus on Eddie and his relationship with Catherine. A separate mind map looks at Catherine, including her relationship with Eddie. Use these resources together to organize your thoughts about the characters and their connections.

For another focus, try a mind map titled Marco. One looks at his family and includes a quotation about his wife. Another organizes material under headings such as honor, family and personality. Choose a point from a map and consider how the quotation alongside it might help you discuss that character.

Connect quotations and practice

A mind map titled A View from the Bridge gathers key quotations. You can read it alongside the character maps and make notes about which quotations you want to explore. The page also includes a quiz, flashcards and a slide set, giving you other formats to use as you study.

Characters is one section of the A View from the Bridge unit in Literature. Use the character resources here as a starting point for studying the unit, then try the quiz and return to a map to continue your practice.