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A view from the bridge
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How Arthur miller creates tension in the final scene of act 1 in a view from the bridge. This play was written in red hook, Brooklyn. The background conflict of the play concerns Eddie's overprotection and obsession with his niece Catherine. There is also tension with his marriage to Beatrice. When Beatrice's Italian cousins, who are illegal immigrants, arrive in America the life of the Carbone's family change forever. This happens because Catherine is attracted to one of Beatrice's cousins Rodolfo. Miller uses this dramatic device to build up tension. Eddie went to see Alfieri a local lawyer who tells Eddie about his feelings for Catherine which Eddie denies. "Eddie she can't marry you can, can she?" Eddie goes home with fury after speaking to Alfieri. He is angry because Alfieri didn't give him the answer he wanted and Alfieri acknowledging about his feelings for Catherine. Eddie gets home, goes straight...
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