Who Killed Eddie Carbone and Why :: A View from the Bridge Arthur Miller

Who Killed Eddie Carbone and Why IntroductionIn a poor Italian community of Brooklyn, the Carbone family consistsof three members. Eddie Carbone, the man of the house. BeatriceCarbone, wife of Eddie Carbone and Catherine, their niece. But, theydidnt consider that their little world would be turning upside downwith the arrival of Beatrice cousins Marco and Rodolpho. Reading andwatching the story, I will base my evidence on who killed EddieCarbone and why.Eddie CarboneEddie Carbone was a 40 year old man, who was husky, slighty overweightlongshoreman. Hes an unremarkable man who lives in a poor Italiancommunity of Brooklyn with his family. He is master of the house orthe man of the house - both Beatrice and Catherine are plain usedto him laying down the rules. He sees this as a manly thing to doand he expects all men to do the same - which is why he cannot acceptRodolphos more gentle talents. He showed his generosity to his wifescousins, Marco and Rodolpho, by letting them stay around his house.Even living in Brooklyn virtually of his life, he still doesnt have enoughtrust for people. His Honour and Pride meant a lot to him. He would doanything to protect his good name, especially in later stages.He was very protective of his niece, Catherine. He considered her hisown little daughter. He paid for her typing lessons and had ambitionsfor her to rise to a different class. He is proud of her looks, yetconcerned that she will attract the attention of men and is concernedabout her new job. He finds it hard to admit that she has become awoman. I guess I just never figured... that you would ever grow up.However, it soon becomes apparent that Eddie is in sack out with Catherine.He has not made love to his wife for three months. He quickly becomesjealous of Rodolpho because of the immediate impression Rodolpho makeson Catherine. The stage directions tell us, He looks at (Catherine)like a wooly boy when she tells him she loves Rodolpho. He is unableto admit this shameful emotion to himself and is angry when Beatriceand Alfieri dare to mention it. His feelings for Catherine become moreobsessive and he does everything in his place to prevent theirmarriage.He tries to prove that Rodolpho is more of a sissy then a real man.He says that Rodolpho is more into sewing, cooking and interpretthen into any manly stuff.