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The ambiguous title aids the reader in thematically analyzing A View from the Bridge. On a bridge, one has a wide, particular view without identifying any details. Similarly, Eddie is very stubborn and lives seeing the entirety of only his viewpoint without considering the advice from Bea or the wise Alfieri. Also, when Eddie decides to “drop a dime,” he seeks a solution to his short-term problem while choosing to disregard the long-term effects of the entire situation. Neglecting the long-term issues, he unintentionally destroys himself and his loved ones. Another interpretation of the title refers to New York City’s famous bridges. The setting is New York City and the title represents the significance the city has on all the characters. Adding depth to that theory, Eddie pities himself and dreams for Catherine to be in “a nice office” (12) with “different people” (12.) The view from the bridge can be Eddie looking at, and dreaming of, the life he yearns for. Yet, neither of these reasons explain why a bridge is used instead of one of New York’s iconic high-rises, which would satisfy the theories. The …show more content…
Catherine initiates sex with Rodolpho, yet in doing so she hands over the control to him. The idea of men controlling romantic relations was ingrained in Catherine; therefore, even when she desires sex, she cannot control the situation. Interestingly, Bea attempts to control her sexual relationship, yet that ends with Eddie claiming, “I do what I feel like doin” (53). Similarly, in Much Ado About Nothing, Leonato controls Hero’s romantic life, proven by Leonato ordering Hero to marry the prince. Sadly, when Hero marries, the power transfers to her husband, making her romantic life completely controlled by men. In both plays, romantic relationships are controlled by men during women’s’ entire
The ambiguous title aids the reader in thematically analyzing A View from the Bridge. On a bridge, one has a wide, particular view without identifying any details. Similarly, Eddie is very stubborn and lives seeing the entirety of only his viewpoint without considering the advice from Bea or the wise Alfieri. Also, when Eddie decides to “drop a dime,” he seeks a solution to his short-term problem while choosing to disregard the long-term effects of the entire situation. Neglecting the long-term issues, he unintentionally destroys himself and his loved ones. Another interpretation of the title refers to New York City’s famous bridges. The setting is New York City and the title represents the significance the city has on all the characters. Adding depth to that theory, Eddie pities himself and dreams for Catherine to be in “a nice office” (12) with “different people” (12.) The view from the bridge can be Eddie looking at, and dreaming of, the life he yearns for. Yet, neither of these reasons explain why a bridge is used instead of one of New York’s iconic high-rises, which would satisfy the theories. The …show more content…
Catherine initiates sex with Rodolpho, yet in doing so she hands over the control to him. The idea of men controlling romantic relations was ingrained in Catherine; therefore, even when she desires sex, she cannot control the situation. Interestingly, Bea attempts to control her sexual relationship, yet that ends with Eddie claiming, “I do what I feel like doin” (53). Similarly, in Much Ado About Nothing, Leonato controls Hero’s romantic life, proven by Leonato ordering Hero to marry the prince. Sadly, when Hero marries, the power transfers to her husband, making her romantic life completely controlled by men. In both plays, romantic relationships are controlled by men during women’s’ entire