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A View from the Bridge Fact-Matching Game

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A View from the Bridge is a powerful play by Arthur Miller that explores themes of betrayal, love, and justice within a close-knit Italian-American community in Brooklyn.

  • The protagonist, Eddie Carbone, struggles with his feelings for his niece Catherine, which ultimately leads to his downfall.
  • The arrival of two illegal immigrants, Marco and Rodolpho, causes tension within the community and exposes hidden truths.
  • Themes of loyalty, masculinity, and the American Dream are also prominent throughout the play.

Game Details: a fact-matching game where you piece together important information fragments. Use spells for hints and extra time!

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  • - Set in the 1950s in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
  • - The play focuses on the Italian-American longshoreman Eddie Carbone and his family.
  • - Eddie and his wife, Beatrice, live with their niece, Catherine, who they have raised as their own.
  • - Catherine develops a romantic interest in a young immigrant named Rodolpho, who has recently arrived from Italy.
  • - Rodolpho's brother, Marco, also comes to stay with the Carbones and is seeking work to send money back to his family.
  • - Eddie becomes increasingly jealous and concerned about Catherine's relationship with Rodolpho.
  • - Eddie's feelings for Catherine become more complicated and he starts to question his own desires.
  • - Eddie seeks advice from his lawyer, Alfieri, who serves as the play's narrator and Greek chorus.
  • - Alfieri warns Eddie about the consequences of acting on his feelings and the limitations of the law.
  • - Eddie anonymously reports Rodolpho and Marco to the immigration authorities in an attempt to get rid of them.
  • - Immigration officials visit the Carbone household, causing tension and fear among the characters.
  • - Eddie confronts Rodolpho about his intentions with Catherine, leading to a physical altercation.
  • - Marco defends his brother by lifting a chair above Eddie's head, symbolizing his strength and loyalty.
  • - Eddie's obsession with Catherine and his growing animosity towards Rodolpho escalate towards a tragic climax.
  • - Eddie's actions and emotions ultimately lead to his downfall and tragic demise.
  • - The play explores themes of loyalty, jealousy, betrayal, and the consequences of suppressing desires.
  • - A View from the Bridge was first performed as a one-act play in 1955 and later expanded into a two-act play in 1956.
  • - The play received critical acclaim and has become one of Miller's most well-known works.
  • - A View from the Bridge has been adapted into films, television productions, and numerous stage revivals.
  • - The play continues to be studied and performed worldwide, highlighting its timeless themes and powerful storytelling.

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