A View from the Bridge

How does Miller make this such a powerful moment in the play?
1. Themes
  1. Recklessness
    1. Jealousy
      1. Alpha male
        Law & powerlessness
        Alfieri is aware of his own powerlessness in this situation. He tries to prevent Eddie doing the wrong thing but fails
        When Alfieri says, "Put it out of your mind! Eddie!" we realize that the inevitable catastrophe is about to occur
        Eddie calls the Immigration Bureau
        Stage directions say, "Light is out on Alfieri"
        This symbolizes that Alfieri's thoughts are pushed aside. He is unable to do anything more to stop Eddie from doing what he wants
        Stage directions [angering, jaw clenched]
        relates to masculinity creates tension
      2. Eddie feels that calling the immigration is the only way he can prevent Catherine from marrying Rodolfo
        TRAGEDIES
        Hamartia - tragic error, simple mistake which leads to the final catastophe
        Eddie calls the Immigration
        Eddie dies
        Anagorisis - tragic recognition of insight, the hero lets out what is on his mind and we get an understanding, however it's too late = FATE
        Stage directions [With greater difficulty]
    2. Eddie doesn't think about the consequences when calling the Immigration
    3. Eddie is portrayed as a selfish and thoughtless character
2. Tones
  1. ANGER
  2. ADAMANT
  3. SYMPATHY
    1. As much as the audience may despise what Eddie has done to Catherine and Rodolfo, Miller creates some sympathy for him
      1. Eddie helpless says, "So what do I gotta do now? Tell me what to do"
        Eddie pleads for help
        Cry of a desperate man
        Use of repitition, emphasizes Eddie's confused vulnerable state
  4. HELPLESSNESS

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