Character Mindmap: Rodolpho
A character mind map for the character Rodolpho in 'A View from the Bridge' by Arthur Miller.
- Created by: plaguemutt
- Created on: 14-05-15 14:16
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- Consumed by life in the USA
- RODOLPHO
- Young and carefree
- Doesn't notice Eddie's hostility initially
- Makes light and jokes of everything, including sad things
- Horses in his hometown being "skinnier than goats"
- Rodolpho looks up to his older brother, Marco
- Very close brotherly bond - both used to work together
- "Marco is a mason and I bring the cement"
- The brothers communicate without speaking, suggests closeness
- Always listens and looks up to Marco
- Rodolpho waits for a "nod of permission" from Marco before singing Paper Doll
- Very close brotherly bond - both used to work together
- Prioritises Catherine's happiness
- Catherine is part of Rodolpho's concept of The American Dream
- Dreams of taking Catherine to Broadway one day
- Polite, seems to care for Catherine; takes her arm when they walk down street
- Catherine claims that Rodolpho "almost bows to her"
- He is aware of her feelings
- "What worries you, Catherine?"
- However, is this just a ploy - using Catherine to receive citizenship?
- "You think I would carry on my back the rest of my life a woman I didn’t love just to be an American?"
- Catherine is part of Rodolpho's concept of The American Dream
- Matures throughout play
- Initially spends money on records and clothes
- End of play has accumulated "nearly three hundred dollars"
- Initially light-hearted
- Later apologises to Eddie - even when not his fault
- Initially submissive
- Later advises Marco; "Marco - promise the man"
- Initially spends money on records and clothes
- Catalyst character; brings out Eddie's flaw as tragic hero
- Has sense of humour
- Sensitive and responsible
- Very talented
- Femininity and predjudices
- Eddie does not associate Rodolpho as masculine
- "If you close the paper fast, you could blow him over."
- Eddie does not associate Rodolpho as masculine
- Young and carefree
- "Me, I want to be an American. And then I want to back to Italy when I am rich, and I will buy a motorcycle."
- "No; I will not marry you to live in Italy. I want you to be my wife, and I want to be a citizen."
- Spends money on records and clothes rather than investing in money for relatives in Italy
- "crazy for New York"; movies, jazz, excitement
- RODOLPHO
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