A View From The Bridge - Alfeiri Notes
- Created by: will daly
- Created on: 09-04-14 13:14
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- Alfeiri
- symbolic figure who connects American law with also tribal/ traditional law
- Alfieri is fairly inconsequential in the action of the play in general
- frames the play as a form of a modern fairy tale.
- controlled
- His knowledge is evident and he almost foreboding of what will happen about the play
- "watched it run its bloody course" here showing the powerless of Alfeiri. He does not have any input on the story of the the play
- “There is too much love for the niece.” suggesting that Eddie is in love with Catherine
- The bridge connecting the Italian immigrants into American lifestyle
- "His eyes were like tunnels" here Alfeiri knows that Eddie is driven and will do what ever it takes to accomplish his desires
- Alfieri is fairly inconsequential in the action of the play in general
- Alfieri admittedly cannot help Eddie Carbone, but must powerlessly watch the tragic events unfold before him
- Alfeiri
- symbolic figure who connects American law with also tribal/ traditional law
- frames the play as a form of a modern fairy tale.
- controlled
- His knowledge is evident and he almost foreboding of what will happen about the play
- "watched it run its bloody course" here showing the powerless of Alfeiri. He does not have any input on the story of the the play
- “There is too much love for the niece.” suggesting that Eddie is in love with Catherine
- The bridge connecting the Italian immigrants into American lifestyle
- "His eyes were like tunnels" here Alfeiri knows that Eddie is driven and will do what ever it takes to accomplish his desires
- Alfeiri
- Wise
- Reasonable
- Political and moral negotiator
- sometimes plays the role of the Greek chorus
- "sat there as powerless as I," here clearly demonstrating the lack of power and input in the story
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