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why?why?

1a Introduction to Eddie’s character – positive + 1a Introduction to Eddie’s character – positive + negative aspectsnegative aspects

1b Introduction to theme of Loyalty – early in action1b Introduction to theme of Loyalty – early in action

2a Development of Eddie’s character – more negative 2a Development of Eddie’s character – more negative aspects revealedaspects revealed

2b Development of theme of Loyalty2b Development of theme of Loyalty

3a Crisis in Eddie’s character – negative emotions + 3a Crisis in Eddie’s character – negative emotions + actionsactions

3b Crisis in theme of Loyalty – ending inevitable3b Crisis in theme of Loyalty – ending inevitable

4 Key Scene – 74 – 77 – climax in theme – character 4 Key Scene – 74 – 77 – climax in theme – character makes an accusation against another charactermakes an accusation against another character

5a Resolution of Eddie’s character – Eddie’s inability 5a Resolution of Eddie’s character – Eddie’s inability to accept his own circumstances to accept his own circumstances

5b Resolution of theme of Loyalty5b Resolution of theme of Loyalty

10. final task: writing10. final task: writing critical essaycritical essay

ContentsContents

1A1A – – RevelationRevelation of of Eddie’s characterEddie’s characterHow positive and negative aspects of Eddie’s character are revealedHow positive and negative aspects of Eddie’s character are revealed

1B1B – – RevelationRevelation of the of the Theme Theme of Loyalty to a Communityof Loyalty to a CommunityHow the theme is established early in the actionHow the theme is established early in the action

2A2A – – DevelopmentDevelopment of of Eddie’s characterEddie’s characterHow more negative aspects of Eddie’s character emerge towards the end of Act 1How more negative aspects of Eddie’s character emerge towards the end of Act 1

2B2B – – DevelopmentDevelopment of the Theme of Loyalty to a Community of the Theme of Loyalty to a CommunityHow the theme is developed through the actionHow the theme is developed through the action

3A3A – – CrisisCrisis point in the play – point in the play – Eddie’s characterEddie’s characterHow negative aspects of Eddie’s character are affecting his role within the familyHow negative aspects of Eddie’s character are affecting his role within the familyat the beginning of Act 2at the beginning of Act 2

3B3B – – CrisisCrisis in the in the ThemeTheme of Loyalty to a Community of Loyalty to a CommunityTheme further developed through action and how tension shows themeTheme further developed through action and how tension shows themeapproaching climaxapproaching climax

44 – KEY SCENE in the climax of the Theme of Loyalty to a Community – KEY SCENE in the climax of the Theme of Loyalty to a CommunityClimax shown through a character making an accusation against another Climax shown through a character making an accusation against another character + a scene involving intense emotioncharacter + a scene involving intense emotion

5A5A – Resolution of Eddie’s complex character – Resolution of Eddie’s complex characterHow negative aspects of Eddie’s character cause inevitable consequences at the How negative aspects of Eddie’s character cause inevitable consequences at the end of Act 2end of Act 2

5B5B – Resolution of the theme of Loyalty to a Community – Resolution of the theme of Loyalty to a Community How the theme is resolved in the final section of the playHow the theme is resolved in the final section of the play

66 – Planning Critical Essays – Planning Critical EssaysFocus on past critical essay questions that are suitable for A View from the BridgeFocus on past critical essay questions that are suitable for A View from the Bridge

How to integrate what has been learned about character and theme, as How to integrate what has been learned about character and theme, as appropriate and write a critical essayappropriate and write a critical essay

SECTION 1 SECTION 1

Of Eddie Carbone’s Of Eddie Carbone’s CharacterCharacter

Of theOf the Theme Theme of Loyalty to a particular of Loyalty to a particular code of honour / communitycode of honour / community

Section 1A Section 1A REVELATION OF EDDIE’S REVELATION OF EDDIE’S

CHARACTERCHARACTER

Positive and Negative aspects Positive and Negative aspects of his personality are revealedof his personality are revealed

Beginning of Act 1Beginning of Act 1

CONTENTSCONTENTS

Lesson AimLesson Aim We are learning toWe are learning to analyseanalyse and and evaluateevaluate positivepositive and and negative negative aspects of Eddie Carbone’s character from the aspects of Eddie Carbone’s character from the

beginning of the play.beginning of the play.

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I am able to match a I will succeed today when I am able to match a

particular aspect of Eddie’s character to evidence from particular aspect of Eddie’s character to evidence from the play + discuss my reasons.the play + discuss my reasons.

I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to analysis and evaluation ofanalysis and evaluation of a particular aspect of a particular aspect of Eddie’s character with a partner + record our answers Eddie’s character with a partner + record our answers in a table in a table

I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points in a mini essay or mind map clearly bullet points in a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E in relation to ONE positive and ONE showing U / A / E in relation to ONE positive and ONE negative aspect of Eddie’s character negative aspect of Eddie’s character

REVELATION of EDDIE’S REVELATION of EDDIE’S CHARACTERCHARACTER

Eddie Carbone lives with his wife, Eddie Carbone lives with his wife, Beatrice and her niece, Catherine in the Beatrice and her niece, Catherine in the Italian immigrant community of Red Italian immigrant community of Red Hook, Brooklyn in New York, USA. Hook, Brooklyn in New York, USA.

His character is introduced through what His character is introduced through what he sayshe says and and doesdoes..

TASK 1- Matching TASK 1- Matching ExerciseExercise

In pairsIn pairs, match the correct comment , match the correct comment that is made about Eddie to the that is made about Eddie to the appropriate evidence from this key appropriate evidence from this key episode from the text.episode from the text.

Comment about Eddie – Comment about Eddie – characteristic characteristic

(Understanding)(Understanding)

Loyal – wouldn’t ‘snitch’ to Loyal – wouldn’t ‘snitch’ to anybodyanybody

Understands the consequences Understands the consequences ofof

breaking the (unwritten) ‘law’ ofbreaking the (unwritten) ‘law’ ofhis communityhis community

Welcoming / accommodatingWelcoming / accommodating

Becomes uncomfortable withBecomes uncomfortable withRodolfoRodolfo

Establishes himself – the Establishes himself – the dominantdominant

male in controlmale in control

Changing – becoming tenseChanging – becoming tense

Becoming DetachedBecoming Detached

Anxious about Rodolfo – Anxious about Rodolfo – scepticalsceptical

Evidence (Understanding)Evidence (Understanding)

It It nevernever comes out of comes out of your mouthyour mouth who whothey are or what they’re doin’ here (pg they are or what they’re doin’ here (pg

15)15)

Don’t thank me. Listen, what the hell, Don’t thank me. Listen, what the hell, it’sit’s

no skin off me (23)no skin off me (23)

[- [- he is coming more and more to he is coming more and more to addressaddress

MARCO MARCO onlyonly ] (22) ] (22)

Just rememberJust remember, kid, you can quicker , kid, you can quicker getget

back a back a million dollars that was stolemillion dollars that was stole than athan a

word you gave away (16)word you gave away (16)

[[Eddie has Eddie has risenrisen, with , with iron controliron control, , even even aa

smilesmile] (26)] (26)

You’re You’re welcomewelcome, Marco, we got , Marco, we got plenty plenty ofof

roomroom here (19) here (19)

[[he is sizing uphe is sizing up Rodolfo + Rodolfo + there isthere isconcealed suspicionconcealed suspicion] (26)] (26)

[[his face his face puffedpuffed with with troubletrouble] (27)] (27)

Conclusion…Conclusion…

Eddie is revealed as a complex Eddie is revealed as a complex individual, even at this early stage in the individual, even at this early stage in the drama.drama.

You have now to take this a stage You have now to take this a stage further and further and analyse HOWanalyse HOW Arthur Miller Arthur Miller shows the different qualities of Eddie shows the different qualities of Eddie Carbone.Carbone.

TASK 2TASK 2 You will now complete the following table using the You will now complete the following table using the

comments and evidence you looked at in comments and evidence you looked at in task 1task 1 to to explore explore Eddie Carbone’s characterEddie Carbone’s character

You will show how You will show how ANALYSISANALYSIS and and EVALUATION EVALUATION ensures a more developed comment on ensures a more developed comment on CHARACTER CHARACTER (I will model the first example)(I will model the first example)

This will involve developed This will involve developed group/paired workgroup/paired work::

Each group will be givenEach group will be given ONE ONE piece of evidence / piece of evidence / comment from the first paired task to comment from the first paired task to ANALYSEANALYSE AND AND EVALUATE EVALUATE (each pair given a different piece of (each pair given a different piece of evidence)evidence)

CommentCommentabout Eddieabout Eddie

(U)(U)

Evidence Evidence Comment on HOW Comment on HOW MillerMiller

reveals Eddie’s reveals Eddie’s character (A)character (A)

Comment on what you Comment on what you think of Eddie (E)think of Eddie (E)

Loyal –Loyal –

wouldn’t wouldn’t ‘snitch’ on ‘snitch’ on anyoneanyone

Positive Positive OrOr negativenegativeaspect?aspect?

‘‘It It never never comes out of comes out of your mouthyour mouth who they are who they are or what or what they’re doin’ they’re doin’ here’ (15)here’ (15)

What Eddie says:What Eddie says:

• Word choice is significant – Word choice is significant – “ “your mouth” – not his. Does not your mouth” – not his. Does not even seem to be a question that even seem to be a question that he would ‘snitch’he would ‘snitch’

• “ “never” – like a command – never” – like a command – exerting his authority over the exerting his authority over the womenwomen

• Eddie appears to be loyal to a fault Eddie appears to be loyal to a fault

• He is trying to protect his family from He is trying to protect his family from any trouble they would get into if they any trouble they would get into if they told anybody of the situationtold anybody of the situation

• He is taking the lead + making it clear He is taking the lead + making it clear to the women that they must NOT say to the women that they must NOT say anythinganything• At this stage, Eddie appears to be At this stage, Eddie appears to be typical of the community he lives intypical of the community he lives in

Understands the Understands the consequences consequences of breaking the of breaking the ‘law’ of his ‘law’ of his communitycommunity


Welcoming /Welcoming /AccommodatingAccommodating


What Eddie says:What Eddie says:• Tone - almost like he is giving Cath Tone - almost like he is giving Cath advice - ‘just remember”advice - ‘just remember”

• Word choice: “million dollars that Word choice: “million dollars that was stole” - a lot of money to thesewas stole” - a lot of money to these peoplepeople

• highlights how difficult it would behighlights how difficult it would be to retract words - how could youto retract words - how could you ever get a stolen million back?ever get a stolen million back?

• It appears that Eddie has Catherine’sIt appears that Eddie has Catherine’s best interests at heartbest interests at heart

• He is warning her trying to make herHe is warning her trying to make her see how precious her “word” is —see how precious her “word” is — “ “million dollars”million dollars”

• The improbability of “snitching” beingThe improbability of “snitching” being accepted is clearly shownaccepted is clearly shown

What Eddie says:What Eddie says:• Word choice - ‘welcome” “plentyWord choice - ‘welcome” “plenty of room” - indicates that Eddie of room” - indicates that Eddie wants the men to be therewants the men to be there

• Accommodating , warm and Accommodating , warm and friendlyfriendly

• Tone - friendly / pleasant - should Tone - friendly / pleasant - should put cousins at easeput cousins at ease

• Eddie appears to be very generousEddie appears to be very generous towards the mentowards the men

• He is showing true consideration toHe is showing true consideration to their feelings and is trying to make the their feelings and is trying to make the situation as easy as possible for themsituation as easy as possible for them• He seems genuineHe seems genuine• Keen to please - saying they have plenty Keen to please - saying they have plenty of room when they don’t - doesn’t want of room when they don’t - doesn’t want the men to feel uneasythe men to feel uneasy

Just rememberJust remember, , kid, you can kid, you can quicker getquicker getback back a million a million dollars that dollars that was stolewas stole than than a word you a word you gave away (16)gave away (16)

You’re You’re welcomewelcome, , Marco, we got Marco, we got plenty ofplenty ofroomroom here (19) here (19)

CommentCommentabout Eddieabout Eddie

(U)(U)

Evidence Evidence Comment on HOW Comment on HOW MillerMiller

reveals Eddie’s reveals Eddie’s charactercharacter

(A)(A)

Comment on what you Comment on what you think ofthink of

Eddie Eddie (E)(E)

• Unexpected change as Eddie Unexpected change as Eddie seemed so welcoming at firstseemed so welcoming at first• Unexplained as it is not clear why Unexplained as it is not clear why Eddie is becoming uncomfortable Eddie is becoming uncomfortable with Rodolpho although thewith Rodolpho although the audience can speculateaudience can speculate

• Stage directions reveal Eddie’sStage directions reveal Eddie’s actionsactions• “ “Addresses” only Marco – notAddresses” only Marco – not RadolphoRadolpho• indicates change - why would indicates change - why would Eddie only speak to one Eddie only speak to one brother?brother?

• Stage directions again reveal Stage directions again reveal what Eddie doeswhat Eddie does• “ “risen” - gets up - above all risen” - gets up - above all other characters - intimidatingother characters - intimidating• “ “iron control” - iron is a strongiron control” - iron is a strong metal / steel - cannot be bentmetal / steel - cannot be bent easilyeasily• “ “even a smile” – indicateseven a smile” – indicates smugness? Triumphantsmugness? Triumphant

• reveals on ‘edge’ to Eddie’s reveals on ‘edge’ to Eddie’s character that again is unexpectedcharacter that again is unexpected• his reaction shows clearly that hehis reaction shows clearly that he wants to be in charge and dominantwants to be in charge and dominant• he also appears to be enjoying thehe also appears to be enjoying the process clearly thinking that he has process clearly thinking that he has ‘ ‘won’won’• audience begin to question Eddie’saudience begin to question Eddie’s reaction and his motivation -reaction and his motivation - Cath? Cath?

• Stage directions reveal whatStage directions reveal what Eddie doesEddie does• “ “puffed” significant – indicatespuffed” significant – indicates redness / change in redness / change in appearanceappearance• “ “trouble” is ominous - indicates trouble” is ominous - indicates anxiety or danger - inevitable anxiety or danger - inevitable that protagonist is mapping that protagonist is mapping downfall?downfall?• Also focus on a look - nothing Also focus on a look - nothing has been spoken as yethas been spoken as yet

• Clear that Eddie feels that there is a Clear that Eddie feels that there is a problemproblem• audience again suspicious that audience again suspicious that Eddie is creating a situation out of Eddie is creating a situation out of nothingnothing• impression of Eddie is beginning toimpression of Eddie is beginning to change although his motives couldchange although his motives could be entirely harmless and well be entirely harmless and well meaningmeaning

Becomes Becomes uncomfortable uncomfortable with Rodolfowith Rodolfo


[- [- he is coming he is coming more and more more and more to to addressaddressMARCO MARCO onlyonly ] ] (22)(22)

Establishes Establishes himself – the himself – the dominantdominantmale in controlmale in control


[[Eddie has Eddie has risenrisen, with , with iron controliron control, , even aeven asmilesmile] (26)] (26)

[[his face his face puffedpuffed with with troubletrouble] ] (27)(27)

Changing –Changing –becoming tensebecoming tense


Review Of Previous Review Of Previous LearningLearning

The section of act 1 that you have been The section of act 1 that you have been studying is clearly a key scene in the play as it studying is clearly a key scene in the play as it acts as an acts as an INTRODUCTION to Eddie’s INTRODUCTION to Eddie’s character.character.

Through the activities that you have been Through the activities that you have been involved in, it should be clear to you the involved in, it should be clear to you the purpose of this key scene in the play.purpose of this key scene in the play.

What next???What next??? You now have the opportunity to collate the You now have the opportunity to collate the

information you have on information you have on HOWHOW Arthur Miller Arthur Miller introduces introduces positive and negative aspects of positive and negative aspects of Eddie Carbone’s character.Eddie Carbone’s character.

You can write a mini essayYou can write a mini essay detailing all the detailing all the relevant points you wish to make regarding relevant points you wish to make regarding Eddie, showing how you would bring the Eddie, showing how you would bring the evidence and comments you have collated evidence and comments you have collated already into a critical response on this play.already into a critical response on this play.

Mini Essay TaskMini Essay Task The mini essay or mind map should cover the The mini essay or mind map should cover the

key aspects of this scene:key aspects of this scene: The introduction of Eddie’s character – The introduction of Eddie’s character – 2 2

paragraphsparagraphs – – ONE positiveONE positive aspect and aspect and ONE ONE negativenegative aspect aspect The evidence to show what Eddie says / does The evidence to show what Eddie says / does

(Understanding)(Understanding) Comment on HOW Miller highlights aspects of Comment on HOW Miller highlights aspects of

Eddie’s personality to the audience Eddie’s personality to the audience (Analysis)(Analysis) Comment on how you feel about Eddie at this point Comment on how you feel about Eddie at this point

in the play and why in the play and why (Evaluation)(Evaluation)

Critical Essay: Critical Essay: Paragraph FormulaParagraph Formula

Point/Topic sentencePoint/Topic sentence: Must be relevant to the task and make a : Must be relevant to the task and make a clear point about the text (Eddie’s character at the beginning of clear point about the text (Eddie’s character at the beginning of the play)the play)

ContextContext:: IntroduceIntroduce the quotation. Which aspect of character the quotation. Which aspect of character are you exploring, positive or negative? are you exploring, positive or negative?

QuotationQuotation:: Should Should contain enoughcontain enough to comment on. to comment on. Indent and leave a blank line before & after longer Indent and leave a blank line before & after longer

quotations. quotations. Write shorter quotations as part of your sentence. Write shorter quotations as part of your sentence. (The word choice of what Eddie says is significant because the (The word choice of what Eddie says is significant because the

fact that he highlights – “your mouth”….’ fact that he highlights – “your mouth”….’

Explain:Explain: A) A) AnalyseAnalyse the quotation – explain the quotation – explain meaning meaning (word choice, tone, theme etc.) (word choice, tone, theme etc.) B) B) EvaluateEvaluate:: How How effectiveeffective is it? Give your own is it? Give your own personal personal

responseresponse..

Mini Essay ModelMini Essay Model

At the beginning of the play, Eddie appears to be loyal to his community At the beginning of the play, Eddie appears to be loyal to his community and understands the concept of honour. and understands the concept of honour. This positive aspect of his This positive aspect of his character is shown through:character is shown through:

““It never comes out of your mouth who they are It never comes out of your mouth who they are or what they’re doin’ here.” or what they’re doin’ here.”

Consider this model –Consider this model –

The word choice of what Eddie says is significant becauseThe word choice of what Eddie says is significant becausethe fact that he highlights – “your mouth” – does not even question that the fact that he highlights – “your mouth” – does not even question that he would ‘snitch’. The word ‘never’ introduces a command to the women he would ‘snitch’. The word ‘never’ introduces a command to the women – allowing Eddie to exert his control and guidance over the situation. – allowing Eddie to exert his control and guidance over the situation.

Topic Sentence

Context

Quotation/Evidence

AnalysisEvaluation

At this stage Eddie appears to be full of integrity and well thought of . . At this stage Eddie appears to be full of integrity and well thought of . .

Section 1B: Section 1B: Revelation of the Theme of Revelation of the Theme of

Loyalty to a Particular Loyalty to a Particular Code/CommunityCode/Community

Theme established early in Theme established early in the Actionthe Action

Beginning of Act 1Beginning of Act 1CONTENTSCONTENTS

Lesson AimLesson Aim

We are learning to We are learning to identifyidentify HOWHOW the theme of the theme of loyaltyloyalty to a particular to a particular code / communitycode / community is is made clear early in the action.made clear early in the action.

We will beWe will be analysing analysing and and evaluatingevaluating how how Miller does this and why it is significant.Miller does this and why it is significant.

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I can decide which statements – I will succeed today when I can decide which statements –

relating to the theme - are true / false and find evidence to relating to the theme - are true / false and find evidence to support my viewsupport my view

I will succeed today when I am able to analyse and evaluate I will succeed today when I am able to analyse and evaluate (with a partner) three aspects of how the theme is revealed + (with a partner) three aspects of how the theme is revealed + record our answers in a tablerecord our answers in a table

I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points into a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E of how into a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E of how the theme of loyalty to a code or community is introduced early the theme of loyalty to a code or community is introduced early in the actionin the action

I will succeed today when I am able to peer assess my I will succeed today when I am able to peer assess my partner’s task and offer one relevant piece of advice. I will also partner’s task and offer one relevant piece of advice. I will also take their advice on board and make the relevant changes to take their advice on board and make the relevant changes to my own workmy own work

The story of Vinny The story of Vinny BolzanoBolzano

Miller establishes the theme of loyalty to a Miller establishes the theme of loyalty to a community early in Act One when Eddie tells community early in Act One when Eddie tells Catherine the story of Vinney Bolzano (a boy Catherine the story of Vinney Bolzano (a boy from the neighbourhood who informed on his from the neighbourhood who informed on his uncle - an illegal immigrant – to the immigration uncle - an illegal immigrant – to the immigration authorities). authorities).

He explains how he was beaten by his father He explains how he was beaten by his father and brothers and was banished (possibly and brothers and was banished (possibly killed) for breaking the code of loyalty to the killed) for breaking the code of loyalty to the community. p.16community. p.16

At the beginning of Act 1, Miller includes details of a young At the beginning of Act 1, Miller includes details of a young boy, Vinny Bolzano, who informed the authorities that an boy, Vinny Bolzano, who informed the authorities that an

illegal immigrant was living in his house:illegal immigrant was living in his house:Cath: Cath: The kid snitched?The kid snitched?Eddie: Eddie: On his own uncle!On his own uncle!Cath: Cath: What, was he crazy?What, was he crazy?Bea: Bea: He had 5 brothers and the old father. He had 5 brothers and the old father.

And they grabbed him in the And they grabbed him in the kitchen and kitchen and pulled him down the stairs - 3 pulled him down the stairs - 3 flights his flights his head was bouncing like a head was bouncing like a coconut. And coconut. And they spit on him in the street, they spit on him in the street, his own his own father and his brothers. The father and his brothers. The whole whole neighbourhood was cryin’neighbourhood was cryin’

Cath: Cath: Ts! So what happened to him?Ts! So what happened to him?Eddie: Eddie: ((rises during this, taking out his watchrises during this, taking out his watch))

Him? You’ll never see him no more, a Him? You’ll never see him no more, a guy guy do a thing like that? How’s he gonna do a thing like that? How’s he gonna show show his face? (his face? (To CathTo Cath) Just remember, kid, ) Just remember, kid,

you can quicker get back a million you can quicker get back a million dollars dollars that was stole than a word that you that was stole than a word that you gave gave away. (away. (He is standing now, stretching He is standing now, stretching hishis backback.).)

Introduces theme

Sets TONE for

inevitable end

KEY PART of SCENE

TASK 1- True or False TASK 1- True or False ExerciseExercise

In pairsIn pairs, , you are going to establish the you are going to establish the significance of this short extract.significance of this short extract.

A) You are going to look at a list of statements A) You are going to look at a list of statements and decide whether they are and decide whether they are true or false.true or false.

B) You are then going to write down evidence B) You are then going to write down evidence to to prove/disproveprove/disprove the statement. the statement.

CommentComment TrueTrue FalseFalse EvidenceEvidence(Proving / disproving comment)(Proving / disproving comment)

The above exercise focuses on UNDERSTANDING the central theme of

loyalty to a particular code.The next step is to consider HOW Miller

makes the audience aware of this theme – analysis.

Eddie can imagine himself telling the Eddie can imagine himself telling the authorities about Beatrice’s cousinsauthorities about Beatrice’s cousins

Beatrice Beatrice graphically describedgraphically described the the whole story of what happened to whole story of what happened to Vinny BolzanoVinny BolzanoCatherine wasn’t really bothered Catherine wasn’t really bothered about what she heardabout what she heard

Betraying the ‘code’ of a community Betraying the ‘code’ of a community like this would always be forgivenlike this would always be forgiven

Eddie tries to make sure that Eddie tries to make sure that Catherine fully understands that you Catherine fully understands that you should NEVER talk to anyone about should NEVER talk to anyone about illegal immigrantsillegal immigrants

‘‘On his own uncle!’On his own uncle!’

“What, was he crazy?”What, was he crazy?”““Ts! So what happened to himTs! So what happened to him?”?”

‘‘You’ll never see him no more, a guy do a You’ll never see him no more, a guy do a thing like that? How’s he gonna show his thing like that? How’s he gonna show his face?’ face?’

Just rememberJust remember, kid, you can quicker get, kid, you can quicker getback back a million dollars that was stolea million dollars that was stole than than a word you gave away (16)a word you gave away (16)

Bea: He had 5 brothers and the old Bea: He had 5 brothers and the old father. And they grabbed him in the father. And they grabbed him in the kitchen and pulled him down the stairskitchen and pulled him down the stairs

Task 2Task 2 You will now complete the following table using the You will now complete the following table using the

comments and evidence you looked at in comments and evidence you looked at in task 1task 1 to to explore explore theme - loyaltytheme - loyalty

You will show how You will show how ANALYSISANALYSIS and and EVALUATION EVALUATION ensures a more developed comment on ensures a more developed comment on THEME (I will THEME (I will model the first example)model the first example)

In pairs, now In pairs, now ANALYSEANALYSE and and EVALUATEEVALUATE the other the other comments made – you can use this template if you comments made – you can use this template if you wish. wish.

Remember to include the evidence you have already Remember to include the evidence you have already selected in the previous activityselected in the previous activity

CommentComment(Understandin(Understandin

g)g)

Evidence Evidence HOW the writer revealsHOW the writer revealsthe theme the theme (Analysis)(Analysis)

Comment on how this helpsComment on how this helpsto establish the theme ofto establish the theme of

Loyalty to a particular codeLoyalty to a particular code(Evaluation)(Evaluation)

Catherine was Catherine was upset about upset about what she heardwhat she heard

Eddie cannot Eddie cannot imagine imagine himself ever himself ever telling the telling the authorities authorities about Bea’s about Bea’s cousinscousins

• What Cath says: What Cath says: asks questionsasks questions – an – an inquisitive thing to do which reveals inquisitive thing to do which reveals Cath’s astonishmentCath’s astonishment• wants to wants to find out the consequences find out the consequences ––moving on the next stage of the storymoving on the next stage of the story• Word choiceWord choice: : ‘crazy’,‘crazy’, Cath thinks Cath thinks Vinny’s actions were perhaps driven by Vinny’s actions were perhaps driven by madness as otherwise he could not madness as otherwise he could not possibly have ‘snitched’possibly have ‘snitched’• The The non-wordnon-word – – ‘Ts!’‘Ts!’ – expresses – expresses Cath’s disgust at what the boy has done. Cath’s disgust at what the boy has done. • Cath uses an almost Cath uses an almost derogatory tonederogatory tone when referring to Vinny Bolzano. She when referring to Vinny Bolzano. She cannot condone the course of action he cannot condone the course of action he tooktook

• It is clearIt is clear – through what Cath – through what Cath says and the way she says it - says and the way she says it - that she cannot comprehend why that she cannot comprehend why Vinny Bolzano did what he didVinny Bolzano did what he did• Her reactionHer reaction – calling – calling him’crazy’ – shows that clearly in him’crazy’ – shows that clearly in this kind of community the LAST this kind of community the LAST thing anyone should do is go to thing anyone should do is go to the authoritiesthe authorities•T he toneT he tone Cath uses indicates Cath uses indicates that anyone who would ‘snitch’ that anyone who would ‘snitch’ would NEVER be forgiven, even would NEVER be forgiven, even for years to come – inviting for years to come – inviting prophetic irony as the inevitable prophetic irony as the inevitable ending to this drama unfoldsending to this drama unfolds

“What, was he What, was he crazy?”crazy?”““Ts! So what Ts! So what happened to happened to himhim?”?”

‘‘On his own On his own uncle!’uncle!’

CommentComment(Understandin(Understandin

g)g)

Evidence Evidence HOW the writer revealsHOW the writer revealsthe theme the theme (Analysis)(Analysis)

Comment on how this helpsComment on how this helpsto establish the theme ofto establish the theme of

Loyalty to a particular codeLoyalty to a particular code(Evaluation)(Evaluation)

Eddie tries to Eddie tries to make Cath make Cath understand understand that you that you should should NEVER talk to NEVER talk to anyone about anyone about illegal illegal immigrantsimmigrants

Betraying the Betraying the ‘code’ of a ‘code’ of a community community like this like this would NEVER would NEVER be forgivenbe forgiven

Just rememberJust remember, , kid, you can kid, you can quicker getquicker getback back a million a million dollars that dollars that was stolewas stole than than a word you a word you gave away (16)gave away (16)

‘‘You’ll never see You’ll never see him no more, a him no more, a guy do a thing guy do a thing like that? How’s like that? How’s he gonna show he gonna show his face?’ his face?’


information you have on information you have on HOWHOW Arthur Miller Arthur Miller introduces introduces theme of loyalty.theme of loyalty.

You can write a mini essayYou can write a mini essay detailing all the detailing all the relevant points you wish to make regarding relevant points you wish to make regarding theme, showing how you would bring the theme, showing how you would bring the evidence and comments you have collated evidence and comments you have collated already into a critical response on this play.already into a critical response on this play.

Mini Essay TaskMini Essay Task The mini essay should cover the key aspects of this The mini essay should cover the key aspects of this

scene: scene: The introduction of ThemeThe introduction of Theme SSelect two (or more) points you have made and elect two (or more) points you have made and

write write two paragraphs.two paragraphs. The evidence to show how the theme of loyalty to a The evidence to show how the theme of loyalty to a

code or community is revealed to the reader code or community is revealed to the reader (Understanding)(Understanding)

Comment on HOW Miller highlights aspects of this Comment on HOW Miller highlights aspects of this theme to the audience theme to the audience through characterthrough character (Analysis)(Analysis)

Comment on how this helps establish the theme Comment on how this helps establish the theme (Evaluation)(Evaluation)


Point/Topic sentencePoint/Topic sentence: Must be relevant to the task and make : Must be relevant to the task and make a clear point about the text (The introduction of theme at the a clear point about the text (The introduction of theme at the beginning of the play – Vinney Bolzano anecdote)beginning of the play – Vinney Bolzano anecdote)

ContextContext:: IntroduceIntroduce the quotation. Which aspect of theme are the quotation. Which aspect of theme are you exploring and through which characteryou exploring and through which character

QuotationQuotation:: Should contain enough to comment on. Should contain enough to comment on. Indent and leave aIndent and leave a blank lineblank line before & after longer quotations. before & after longer quotations.

Write shorter quotations as part of your sentence. (By using the Write shorter quotations as part of your sentence. (By using the word ‘Crazy’, Catherine is suggesting…)word ‘Crazy’, Catherine is suggesting…)


responseresponse..

SECTION 2SECTION 2

Of Eddie Carbone’s Of Eddie Carbone’s CharacterCharacter

Of theOf the Theme Theme of Loyalty to a particular of Loyalty to a particular code of honour / communitycode of honour / community

Section 2A Section 2A DEVELOPMENT IN EDDIE’S DEVELOPMENT IN EDDIE’S

CHARACTERCHARACTER

Development of more negative Development of more negative aspects of his personality.aspects of his personality.

End of Act 1End of Act 1

CONTENTSCONTENTS


We are learning toWe are learning to analyseanalyse and and evaluateevaluate HOWHOW more more negative aspectsnegative aspects of Eddie of Eddie Carbone’s character Carbone’s character emerge towards the end emerge towards the end of Act Oneof Act One

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I am able to select appropriate I will succeed today when I am able to select appropriate

words/phrases to describe how Eddie’s character is developing words/phrases to describe how Eddie’s character is developing and select evidence to support my viewsand select evidence to support my views

I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to analysis I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to analysis and evaluation of 3 particular aspects of Eddie’s character with and evaluation of 3 particular aspects of Eddie’s character with a partner + record our answersa partner + record our answers

I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points

in a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E in relation in a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E in relation to how more negative aspects of Eddie’s character are to how more negative aspects of Eddie’s character are emergingemerging

I will succeed today when I am able to EVALUATE how I feel I will succeed today when I am able to EVALUATE how I feel about Eddie NOW at the end of Act one compared to how I felt about Eddie NOW at the end of Act one compared to how I felt about him at the beginning of the playabout him at the beginning of the play

Development of Eddie’s Development of Eddie’s charactercharacter

Throughout this key episode Throughout this key episode negativenegative aspects of Eddie’s character develop aspects of Eddie’s character develop considerably.considerably.

This is shown through what Eddie This is shown through what Eddie sayssays and his and his actionsactions..

TASK 1- Highlighting TASK 1- Highlighting Adjectives/StatementsAdjectives/Statements

In pairsIn pairs, , you are going to: you are going to:

A)A) Highlight Highlight the the adjectives / statementsadjectives / statements that apply that apply to Eddie’s characterto Eddie’s character

B)B) You are then going to You are then going to select threeselect three of the of the adjectives/statementsadjectives/statements that you have underlined and that you have underlined and find evidencefind evidence from the play to support the claims you from the play to support the claims you have made. have made.

It would be preferable if you could use It would be preferable if you could use negativenegative examples examples

Contemplative

Aggressive

Unpleasant

Controlling

Rude Tormented/Self Deluded

Tolerant Violent

Determined Loyal Over powering

Family orientated

Impulsive

Task 2Task 2

Now, still in pairs, Now, still in pairs, select 3select 3 of the of the adjectives/statements that you have adjectives/statements that you have underlined and underlined and find evidencefind evidence from the from the play to support the claims you have play to support the claims you have made.made.

Quality / Characteristic

Evidence

Task 3Task 3 You will now complete the following table using the comments You will now complete the following table using the comments

and evidence you looked at in and evidence you looked at in task 1 and 2task 1 and 2 to explore the to explore the development of Eddie’s character.development of Eddie’s character.

You will show You will show howhow,, ANALYSIS ANALYSIS (techniques + comment) (techniques + comment) and and EVALUATION EVALUATION (what do you think this means for Eddie? Etc) (what do you think this means for Eddie? Etc)

ensures a more developed comment on ensures a more developed comment on CHARACTERCHARACTER

(I will model the first example)(I will model the first example)

In pairs, now In pairs, now ANALYSEANALYSE and and EVALUATEEVALUATE the other comments the other comments made – you can use this template if you wishmade – you can use this template if you wish

. . Remember to include the evidence you have already selected Remember to include the evidence you have already selected

in the previous activityin the previous activity

Comment + Evidence Comment + Evidence (Understanding)(Understanding)

Evidence Evidence (Analysis) HOW Miller shows development in Eddie (techniques + (Analysis) HOW Miller shows development in Eddie (techniques + comment) comment)

(Evaluation) evaluate this development (what do you think this (Evaluation) evaluate this development (what do you think this means for Eddie? Etc).means for Eddie? Etc).

EddieEddieIsIs

Aggressive /Aggressive /HostileHostile

[[he has been he has been unconsciously unconsciously twisting the twisting the newspaper intonewspaper intoa tight roll. . .}a tight roll. . .}[He has bent the [He has bent the rolled paper and it rolled paper and it suddenly tears in two. suddenly tears in two. He suddenly gets up He suddenly gets up and pulls his pants and pulls his pants over his belly] over his belly] Page Page 4949

Stage directions reveal what Eddie doesStage directions reveal what Eddie does• “ “unconsciouslyunconsciously” indicates that Eddie is unaware that he is ” indicates that Eddie is unaware that he is behaving in a threatening way – perhaps indicating his state of behaving in a threatening way – perhaps indicating his state of mind + showing how unpredictable his actions might bemind + showing how unpredictable his actions might be• “ “twisting twisting the newspaper into athe newspaper into a tight tight rollroll””• the words “twisting” + “tight” have violent connotations and the words “twisting” + “tight” have violent connotations and clearly show the tension that has built within Eddieclearly show the tension that has built within Eddie• repetition of “repetition of “suddenlysuddenly” again illustrates to the audience the ” again illustrates to the audience the unpredictable nature of Eddie’s actions + creates hostility as the unpredictable nature of Eddie’s actions + creates hostility as the other characters do not know what to expect nextother characters do not know what to expect next• the fact that the paper “the fact that the paper “tears in twotears in two” shows the physical ” shows the physical strength that Eddie has + how intimidating this must bestrength that Eddie has + how intimidating this must be• following action – pulling his following action – pulling his “pants over his belly“pants over his belly” – is an ” – is an attempt by Eddie to show his masculinity + almost acts a attempt by Eddie to show his masculinity + almost acts a warning to Rodolpho that he is not to be challenged because he warning to Rodolpho that he is not to be challenged because he is the ‘stronger’ of the two charactersis the ‘stronger’ of the two characters

Comment + Evidence Comment + Evidence (Understanding)(Understanding)

Evidence Evidence (Analysis) HOW Miller shows development in Eddie (techniques + (Analysis) HOW Miller shows development in Eddie (techniques + comment) comment)

(Evaluation) evaluate this development (what do you think this (Evaluation) evaluate this development (what do you think this means for Eddie? Etc).means for Eddie? Etc).

In what way(s) has your attitude to In what way(s) has your attitude to Eddie Carbone changed from the Eddie Carbone changed from the

beginning of Act One to the end of Act beginning of Act One to the end of Act One?One?


information you have on information you have on HOWHOW Arthur Miller Arthur Miller shows the more negative aspects of Eddie’s shows the more negative aspects of Eddie’s character.character.

You can writeYou can write a mini essay or a mind mapa mini essay or a mind map detailing detailing TWOTWO out of the three more out of the three more negative aspectsnegative aspects of Eddie’s character, of Eddie’s character, clearly showing Understanding, Analysis clearly showing Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation of each point.and Evaluation of each point.


Point/Topic sentencePoint/Topic sentence: Must be relevant to the task and make : Must be relevant to the task and make a clear point about the text (That negative aspects of Eddie’s a clear point about the text (That negative aspects of Eddie’s character develop considerably in this key episode)character develop considerably in this key episode)

ContextContext:: IntroduceIntroduce the quotation. Which aspect of Eddie’s the quotation. Which aspect of Eddie’s character are you exploringcharacter are you exploring


Write shorter quotations as part of your sentence. (The word Write shorter quotations as part of your sentence. (The word ‘unconsciously’ used to describe Eddie’s actions in the stage ‘unconsciously’ used to describe Eddie’s actions in the stage direction suggests…)direction suggests…)


responseresponse..


As the play continues, more negative aspects of Eddie’s character As the play continues, more negative aspects of Eddie’s character appear as he responds to his growing dislike of Rodolfo.appear as he responds to his growing dislike of Rodolfo. The The stage direction in Act One shows that Eddie is becoming stage direction in Act One shows that Eddie is becoming particularly hostile towards the young Italian:particularly hostile towards the young Italian:

[he has been unconsciously twisting the newspaper [he has been unconsciously twisting the newspaper into a tight roll. . .}into a tight roll. . .}[He has bent the rolled paper and it suddenly tears [He has bent the rolled paper and it suddenly tears in two. He suddenly gets up and pulls his pants over in two. He suddenly gets up and pulls his pants over his belly]his belly]


The word ‘unconsciously’ conveys…… Moreover the words The word ‘unconsciously’ conveys…… Moreover the words ‘twisting’ and ‘tight’ have violent connotations and…‘twisting’ and ‘tight’ have violent connotations and…

Topic Sentence

Context

Quotation/Evidence

AnalysisEvaluation

Eddie’s actions towards the end of Act One change the reader’s Eddie’s actions towards the end of Act One change the reader’s attitudes towards him….attitudes towards him….

Section 2B Section 2B Development of the Theme Development of the Theme of Loyalty to a Particular of Loyalty to a Particular

Code / CommunityCode / Community

Theme developed Theme developed throughout the actionthroughout the action

End of Act 1End of Act 1CONTENTSCONTENTS


We are learning to We are learning to identify identify HOWHOW the theme of the theme of Loyalty to a particular Loyalty to a particular code / communitycode / community is is developed towards the end of Act 1developed towards the end of Act 1

We will beWe will be analysing analysing and and evaluatingevaluating how Miller how Miller does this and why it is significant.does this and why it is significant.

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I am able to analyse and I will succeed today when I am able to analyse and

evaluate (with a partner) two aspects of how the evaluate (with a partner) two aspects of how the theme is revealed + record our answers in a tabletheme is revealed + record our answers in a table

I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points into a mini essay or mind map clearly bullet points into a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E of how the theme of loyalty to a showing U / A / E of how the theme of loyalty to a code or community is developed towards the end of code or community is developed towards the end of Act OneAct One

I will succeed today when I am able to peer assess my I will succeed today when I am able to peer assess my partner’s task and offer one relevant piece of advice. I partner’s task and offer one relevant piece of advice. I will also take their advice on board and make the will also take their advice on board and make the relevant changes to my own workrelevant changes to my own work

A View from the A View from the BridgeBridge

Key scene – End of Act OneKey scene – End of Act One

Focus on theme: Loyalty to a particular Focus on theme: Loyalty to a particular communitycommunity

Developing the ThemeDeveloping the Theme

Loyalty to a particular communityLoyalty to a particular community (or code of (or code of honour) can sometimes outweigh the actual law of honour) can sometimes outweigh the actual law of the Countrythe Country

This is sometimes referred to as This is sometimes referred to as ENDEMIC ENDEMIC HONOURHONOUR

In this play, this theme is apparent throughout the In this play, this theme is apparent throughout the Italian immigrant community (in New York, USA) Italian immigrant community (in New York, USA) that Eddie Carbone + his family are part ofthat Eddie Carbone + his family are part of

This kind of loyalty is so important that if This kind of loyalty is so important that if questioned it can be damaging for all parties questioned it can be damaging for all parties involvedinvolved

Theme established early Theme established early in the actionin the action

Eddie encourages Beatrice to tell Catherine Eddie encourages Beatrice to tell Catherine the story of the story of Vinny Bolzano (pgs 23/24):Vinny Bolzano (pgs 23/24): A boy who ‘snitched’ on his family for bringing A boy who ‘snitched’ on his family for bringing

illegal immigrants into the countryillegal immigrants into the country He was never seen againHe was never seen again

The illegal arrival of Marco + Rodolpho (26-The illegal arrival of Marco + Rodolpho (26-33) is welcomed at first, although 33) is welcomed at first, although EddieEddie is is keen to keen to detach himselfdetach himself from any kind of from any kind of ‘special treatment’ for the men‘special treatment’ for the men

Theme in progression Theme in progression (development)(development)

Growing relationship between Rodolpho Growing relationship between Rodolpho + Catherine+ Catherine

Eddie reacts badly Eddie reacts badly To thisTo this

Eddie cannot object to Rodolpho’s presence in any way Eddie cannot object to Rodolpho’s presence in any way other than the fact that he is in the country illegally: for other than the fact that he is in the country illegally: for

Eddie to do this it would be ‘unthinkable’.Eddie to do this it would be ‘unthinkable’.

However, Eddie does visit Alfieri (lawyer) and questions However, Eddie does visit Alfieri (lawyer) and questions Rodolpho’s manhood (45 – 50).Rodolpho’s manhood (45 – 50).

Focus on end of Act 1Focus on end of Act 1

Scene clearly shows Eddie’s growing Scene clearly shows Eddie’s growing obsession with the relationship between obsession with the relationship between Catherine + RodolphoCatherine + Rodolpho

At various points in this scene, Eddie tries to At various points in this scene, Eddie tries to remind both men of the reasons WHY they remind both men of the reasons WHY they came to Americacame to America

This is This is OMINOUSOMINOUS and indeed, instrumental in and indeed, instrumental in evoking a reaction that makes the tragic ending evoking a reaction that makes the tragic ending of this play inevitableof this play inevitable

Paired TaskPaired Task

In pairs, develop analysis and evaluation In pairs, develop analysis and evaluation Of HOW Arthur Miller develops the theme Of HOW Arthur Miller develops the theme

of of Loyalty to a particular community / codeLoyalty to a particular community / codeThroughout this sceneThroughout this scene

Topic Sentence Topic Sentence (U)(U)

Evidence Evidence (U)(U)

Comment on HOW theComment on HOW thetheme is revealed (A)theme is revealed (A)

techniques / effecttechniques / effect

Comment on how well thisComment on how well thisdevelops the theme develops the theme

(E)(E)

Miller Miller develops the develops the theme (of theme (of Loyalty to a Loyalty to a community), community), towards the towards the end of Act end of Act One, as the One, as the issue of why issue of why the men are the men are in America is in America is raisedraised

Context of Context of quote:quote:

When Beatrice When Beatrice tries to make tries to make

sure that Marco sure that Marco does not send all does not send all his money home, his money home, Marco is quick to Marco is quick to defend his wifedefend his wife

Marco: Oh, no, Marco: Oh, no, she saves. I she saves. I

send send everything. My everything. My

wife is very wife is very lonesome. [lonesome. [He He smiles shylysmiles shyly]]

(52)(52)

What Marco says:What Marco says:• “ “Oh, no, she saves. I send Oh, no, she saves. I send everything.”everything.”

• The The tonetone of Marco’s words of Marco’s words is significant. He is positive is significant. He is positive and affirms the fact that his and affirms the fact that his wife would not betray him in wife would not betray him in any way.any way.

Stage Directions/ what Stage Directions/ what Marco does:Marco does:• [[He smiles shylyHe smiles shyly]]

• Marco’s actions indicate Marco’s actions indicate his feelings towards his wife, his feelings towards his wife, reinforcing the obvious trust reinforcing the obvious trust he has in her.he has in her.

““Shyly” indicates a softer Shyly” indicates a softer side to his nature, showing side to his nature, showing how much he loves and how much he loves and misses his wife.misses his wife.

• Marco feels that he can speak Marco feels that he can speak freely in the house – no secretsfreely in the house – no secrets

• He clearly misses his wife and He clearly misses his wife and children and trusts her implicitly children and trusts her implicitly with any money that he sends with any money that he sends homehome

• Marco is aware of why he is in Marco is aware of why he is in America – to earn money for his America – to earn money for his familyfamily

• There are clearly no ulterior There are clearly no ulterior motives to Marco’s presence in motives to Marco’s presence in America – he is honest about America – he is honest about why he is in the countrywhy he is in the country

• Marco is incredibly loyal to his Marco is incredibly loyal to his wifewife

• There are NO indications at There are NO indications at this stage that the situation may this stage that the situation may change – all parties will remain change – all parties will remain loyal to the ‘code’loyal to the ‘code’

Topic Topic Sentence (U)Sentence (U)




Comment on how well Comment on how well thisthis

develops the theme develops the theme (E)(E)

Context of quote:Context of quote:

Eddie encourages Rodolpho to Eddie encourages Rodolpho to see less of Catherine but also see less of Catherine but also introduces the fact that he may introduces the fact that he may be seenbe seen

‘‘Look, kid, I’m not talking Look, kid, I’m not talking about her. The more you run about her. The more you run around like that the more around like that the more chance you’re takin’. [chance you’re takin’. [To To BeaBea] I mean suppose he gets ] I mean suppose he gets hit by a car or something. hit by a car or something. [[To MarcoTo Marco] Where’s his ] Where’s his papers, who is he? Know papers, who is he? Know what I mean?’ (53)what I mean?’ (53)Context of quote:Context of quote:

Eddie channels the conversation Eddie channels the conversation to question Rodolpho’s reasons to question Rodolpho’s reasons for coming to America for coming to America

Eddie [Eddie [holding back a voice holding back a voice full of angerfull of anger]:’If he’s here to ]:’If he’s here to work, then he should work; if work, then he should work; if he’s here to have a good time he’s here to have a good time then he could fool around’ then he could fool around’ (54)(54)

Topic Topic Sentence (U)Sentence (U)




Comment on how well Comment on how well thisthis

develops the theme develops the theme (E)(E)


Eddie now speaks to Marco Eddie now speaks to Marco only AND refuses to let the only AND refuses to let the issue, of why the men are in issue, of why the men are in America, drop America, drop

Eddie: I mean, that’s what I Eddie: I mean, that’s what I understood in the first understood in the first place, see. place, see. Marco: Yes. That’s why we Marco: Yes. That’s why we came.came.Eddie: Well that’s all I’m Eddie: Well that’s all I’m askin’”askin’”(54)(54)


[[hehe (Marco) (Marco) transforms transforms what might appear like a what might appear like a glare of warning into a glare of warning into a smile of triumph, and smile of triumph, and Eddie’s grin vanishesEddie’s grin vanishes]](58)(58)


information you have on information you have on HOWHOW Arthur Miller Arthur Miller shows the shows the development of themedevelopment of theme through through Eddie’s conflict with RodolfoEddie’s conflict with Rodolfo

You can writeYou can write a mini essay or a mind mapa mini essay or a mind map

detailing detailing TWOTWO out of the four more out of the four more examples of how theme is developed later in examples of how theme is developed later in the action, clearly showing Understanding, the action, clearly showing Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation of each point.Analysis and Evaluation of each point.


Point/Topic sentencePoint/Topic sentence: Must be relevant to the task and make : Must be relevant to the task and make a clear point about the text (Miller develops the theme of a clear point about the text (Miller develops the theme of Loyalty to a community, towards the end of Act One….)Loyalty to a community, towards the end of Act One….)

ContextContext:: IntroduceIntroduce the quotation. Which aspect of theme are the quotation. Which aspect of theme are you exploringyou exploring


Write shorter quotations as part of your sentence. Write shorter quotations as part of your sentence.


responseresponse..

He clearly misses his wife and children and trusts her implicitly with He clearly misses his wife and children and trusts her implicitly with any money that he sends home. Marco feels that he can speak freely any money that he sends home. Marco feels that he can speak freely in the house, there are no secrets. There are NO indications at this in the house, there are no secrets. There are NO indications at this stage that the situation may change. In the meantime all parties will stage that the situation may change. In the meantime all parties will remain loyal to the ‘code’remain loyal to the ‘code’


Later in Act One Miller develops the theme (of Loyalty to a Later in Act One Miller develops the theme (of Loyalty to a community), as the issue of why the men are in America is raisedcommunity), as the issue of why the men are in America is raisedWhen Beatrice tries to make sure that Marco does not send all When Beatrice tries to make sure that Marco does not send all his money home, Marco is quick to defend his wife:his money home, Marco is quick to defend his wife:

Marco: Oh, no, she saves. I send everything. My Marco: Oh, no, she saves. I send everything. My wife is very lonesome.wife is very lonesome. [He smiles shyly] [He smiles shyly](52)(52)


The tone of Marco’s words is significant. He is positive and The tone of Marco’s words is significant. He is positive and affirms the fact that his wife would not betray him in any way.affirms the fact that his wife would not betray him in any way.

Topic Sentence

Context

Quotation/EvidenceAnalysis

Evaluation

SECTION 3SECTION 3

Within Eddie Carbone’s Within Eddie Carbone’s CharacterCharacter

Within theWithin the Theme Theme of Loyalty to a of Loyalty to a particular code of honour / communityparticular code of honour / community

Section 3A Section 3A

Negative Aspects of Eddie’s Negative Aspects of Eddie’s Character are leading to his Character are leading to his

demise / crisis within his demise / crisis within his familyfamily

Beginning of Act 2Beginning of Act 2 CONTENTSCONTENTS


We are learning to We are learning to analyseanalyse and and evaluateevaluate HOWHOW negative aspectsnegative aspects of Eddie Carbone’s of Eddie Carbone’s

character are character are affecting his role within his affecting his role within his familyfamily at the beginning of Act 2 at the beginning of Act 2

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I am able to match an appropriate I will succeed today when I am able to match an appropriate

comment to a given piece of evidence to show how Eddie’s comment to a given piece of evidence to show how Eddie’s character is in crisis and is affecting his role within the familycharacter is in crisis and is affecting his role within the family

I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to analysis I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to analysis and evaluation of 4 particular aspects of Eddie’s character and evaluation of 4 particular aspects of Eddie’s character within a group + assist in taking noteswithin a group + assist in taking notes

I will succeed today when I assist in collating my group’s I will succeed today when I assist in collating my group’s responses in a suitable way (table) and then evaluate another responses in a suitable way (table) and then evaluate another group’s responses through think, pair and sharegroup’s responses through think, pair and share

I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points in a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E in relation in a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E in relation to how negative aspects of Eddie’s character are leading to his to how negative aspects of Eddie’s character are leading to his demise + affecting his role within the familydemise + affecting his role within the family

Character In CrisisCharacter In Crisis Throughout this key episode at the Throughout this key episode at the beginning of Act 2beginning of Act 2, ,

Eddie Carbone’s character Eddie Carbone’s character emerges as a troubled, emerges as a troubled, desperate individualdesperate individual who who will do anything to end the will do anything to end the growing relationshipgrowing relationship between between Catherine and Rodolfo.Catherine and Rodolfo.

Eddie arrives mid way through this scene: Eddie arrives mid way through this scene: home early home early fromfrom work drunk. He sees Catherine and Rodolfo work drunk. He sees Catherine and Rodolfo leaving the bedroom and erupts with rage. leaving the bedroom and erupts with rage.

The crisis in Eddie’s character is shown clearly The crisis in Eddie’s character is shown clearly through what Eddie does and says.through what Eddie does and says.

TASK:TASK:

As a As a class / groupclass / group, you are going to , you are going to discuss discuss Eddie’s characterEddie’s character and what and what hishis actionsactions and and what what he sayshe says reveals about him. reveals about him.

Then, Then, in pairsin pairs, you will focus on , you will focus on ANALYSING + ANALYSING + EVALUATINGEVALUATING the way(s) Miller shows the the way(s) Miller shows the crisiscrisis in Eddie’s character and how he is in Eddie’s character and how he is becoming becoming recklessreckless and and unpredictableunpredictable

Task 1 InstructionsTask 1 Instructions

Your teacher will either issue an appropriate sheet Your teacher will either issue an appropriate sheet OR use the interactive white board / power point to OR use the interactive white board / power point to begin this activity.begin this activity.

You are going to use You are going to use MULTIPLE CHOICEMULTIPLE CHOICE to to establish an effective comment about the way establish an effective comment about the way Eddie’s character is portrayed at this stage in the Eddie’s character is portrayed at this stage in the drama.drama.

You may feel that more than one option could You may feel that more than one option could apply apply BUTBUT think very carefully about the way think very carefully about the way statements are phrased and their implications.statements are phrased and their implications.

Match the evidence to the most Match the evidence to the most appropriate comment - characterappropriate comment - character

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

1. [Eddie 1. [Eddie sees him + his arm jerks sees him + his arm jerks slightly in shock slightly in shock ] (57)] (57)

Eddie has hurt his arm because he Eddie has hurt his arm because he walked into the doorwalked into the door

Eddie’s actions show that he objects to Eddie’s actions show that he objects to Catherine’s relationship with RodolfoCatherine’s relationship with Rodolfo

Eddie cannot believe that Catherine is Eddie cannot believe that Catherine is interested in Rodolfointerested in Rodolfo

Developed CommentDeveloped Comment

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Eddie’s actions show that he objects to Catherine’s relationship with Rodolfo

It is clear to Eddie that something has happened in the bedroom and he is angry yet caught unawares. This indeed is the catalyst for the disastrous events which follow.

2. “Pack it up. Go ahead. Get your 2. “Pack it up. Go ahead. Get your stuff + get outa here” (57)stuff + get outa here” (57)

Eddie acts irrationally by not allowing Catherine or Rodolfo a chance to explain

Eddie gives Rodolfo no option but to leave

Eddie’s jealousy forces him to order Rodolfo to leave


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Board

Eddie’s jealousy forces him to order Rodolfo to leave

Eddie cannot cope with the fact that Rodolfo is close to Catherine in a way that

he cannot be. He thinks that by forcing Rodolfo out of the situation, Catherine

might see ‘sense’. It is also another way of Eddie trying to be in control.

3. [ Eddie 3. [ Eddie grabs her armgrabs her arm ] (57) ] (57)

Eddie’s actions are forceful towards Eddie’s actions are forceful towards CatherineCatherine

Eddie is clearly fulfilling his role as ‘carer’ Eddie is clearly fulfilling his role as ‘carer’ to Catherineto Catherine

Eddie tries to exert his authority over Eddie tries to exert his authority over CatherineCatherine



Eddie tries to exert his authority over Catherine

Much of this play has been about Eddie’s inability to accept his own situation and now it is obvious that he is grasping at anything (literally + metaphorically) to try to hold on to Catherine. The fact that he uses force shows Eddie’s desperation.

4. “You ain’t goin’ nowheres, 4. “You ain’t goin’ nowheres, he’s the one.” (57)he’s the one.” (57)

Eddie cannot cope with the fact that Eddie cannot cope with the fact that Catherine wants to go with RodolfoCatherine wants to go with Rodolfo

Eddie orders Catherine not to goEddie orders Catherine not to go

Eddie is desperate as he is aware that he Eddie is desperate as he is aware that he could lose Catherine completelycould lose Catherine completely



Eddie is desperate as he is aware that he could lose Catherine completely

Eddie thinks by addressing only Catherine that he can still have some kind of control over her. He perhaps realises that time is running out and desperately tries to control Catherine’s thinking.

5. 5. [[reaches out suddenly, draws reaches out suddenly, draws her to him, and as she strives to her to him, and as she strives to free herself he kisses her on the free herself he kisses her on the

mouthmouth] (58)] (58) Eddie tries to show Catherine how much Eddie tries to show Catherine how much

he loves herhe loves her

Eddie’s completely inappropriate actions Eddie’s completely inappropriate actions towards Catherine reveal his desperate towards Catherine reveal his desperate feelings for herfeelings for her

Eddie’s kisses Catherine against her willEddie’s kisses Catherine against her will


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Board

Eddie’s completely inappropriate actions towards Catherine reveal his desperate

feelings for her

Eddie cannot control his feelings any longer and in desperation kisses his ‘niece’. It is obvious to the audience that this is not a natural way to behave. The whole frustration that Eddie feels is there for everyone to see. Eddie’s crisis is at a crucial point – there is no easy solution to his problem now.

6. Eddie kisses Rodolfo [6. Eddie kisses Rodolfo [Eddie Eddie stands there with tears rolling stands there with tears rolling

down his face as he laughs down his face as he laughs mockingly at Rodolfo mockingly at Rodolfo ] (58)] (58)

Eddie is aware that he has gone too far by kissing Rodolpho

Eddie thinks that he has shown Rodolfo as a “weird”

Eddie is somewhat deluded and believes that he is in control of the situation


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Eddie is somewhat deluded and believes that he is in control of the situation

The depth of Eddie’s anger and frustration has been revealed to the audience. He thinks that he has shown to Catherine that Rodolfo is ‘weird’ and so he is controlling her destiny. Eddie’s actions again show a character that is in crisis and is reckless to the point that anything is possible. At this point Eddie seems completely unaware of the real consequences of his actions.

7. [7. [He sits still panting for breath, He sits still panting for breath, + they watch him helplessly as he + they watch him helplessly as he

leans towards them over the tableleans towards them over the table] ] (59)(59)

Eddie is shown as an old man trying to grasp the truth

Eddie’s behaviour is so unpredictable that he is out of control

Eddie feels that he has emerged triumphantly, in control


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Eddie’s behaviour is so unpredictable that he is out of control

The fact that Catherine and Rodolfo ‘watch’ Eddie is significant. Eddie is trying to remain the dominant male – through his actions – but his behaviour continues to be reckless. Indeed, anything could now be possible.

8. “Don’t make me do nuttin’, 8. “Don’t make me do nuttin’, Catherine. Watch your step Catherine. Watch your step

submarine.” (59)submarine.” (59)

Eddie tries to shift responsibility for this whole situation away from himself

Eddie wants everything to be resolved

Eddie is indicating that he could inform the authorities of Rodolfo’s illegal entry to the country


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Eddie tries to shift responsibility for this whole

situation away from himself

Eddie is trying to show the couple that he is still in control. He is reminding Catherine where her real loyalties should lie and making it clear that if forced, he would act. This is important as the crisis within his character deepens.

Task 2 InstructionsTask 2 Instructions

Now you are going to Now you are going to analyseanalyse some of some of the comments and the the comments and the evidenceevidence from from

part 1 of this task in the table you part 1 of this task in the table you have been given.have been given.

Comment about Eddie’s character

(U)

Evidence (U) Comment on HOW Miller reveals Eddie’s crisis in character (A) + how this helps to show his character in crisis (E)

[Eddie [Eddie sees him + his sees him + his arm jerks slightly in arm jerks slightly in shock shock ] (57)] (57)

““Pack it up. Go Pack it up. Go ahead. Get your stuff ahead. Get your stuff + get outa here” (57)+ get outa here” (57)

[ Eddie [ Eddie grabs her armgrabs her arm ] ] (57)(57)

““You ain’t goin’ You ain’t goin’ nowheres, he’s the nowheres, he’s the one.” (57)one.” (57)

[[reaches out suddenly, reaches out suddenly, draws her to him, and draws her to him, and as she strives to free as she strives to free herself he kisses her herself he kisses her on the mouthon the mouth] (58)] (58)

Eddie’s actions show Eddie’s actions show that he objects to that he objects to Catherine’s relationship Catherine’s relationship with Rodolfowith Rodolfo

It is clear to Eddie that something has happened in the bedroom and he is It is clear to Eddie that something has happened in the bedroom and he is angry yet caught unawares. This indeed is the catalyst for the disastrous angry yet caught unawares. This indeed is the catalyst for the disastrous events which follow.events which follow.

Eddie’s jealousy forces Eddie’s jealousy forces him to order Rodolfo to him to order Rodolfo to leaveleave

Eddie cannot cope with the fact that Rodolfo is close to Eddie cannot cope with the fact that Rodolfo is close to Catherine in a way that he cannot be. He thinks that by forcing Catherine in a way that he cannot be. He thinks that by forcing Rodolfo out of the situation, Catherine might see ‘sense’. It is Rodolfo out of the situation, Catherine might see ‘sense’. It is also another way of Eddie trying to be in control.also another way of Eddie trying to be in control.

Much of this play has been about Eddie’s inability to accept his Much of this play has been about Eddie’s inability to accept his own situation and now it is obvious that he is grasping at own situation and now it is obvious that he is grasping at anything (literally + metaphorically) to try to hold on to Catherine. anything (literally + metaphorically) to try to hold on to Catherine. The fact that he uses force shows Eddie’s desperation.The fact that he uses force shows Eddie’s desperation.

Eddie tries to exert his Eddie tries to exert his authority over Catherineauthority over Catherine

Eddie thinks by addressing only Catherine that he can still have some kind Eddie thinks by addressing only Catherine that he can still have some kind of control over her. He perhaps realises that time is running out and of control over her. He perhaps realises that time is running out and desperately tries to control Catherine’s thinking.desperately tries to control Catherine’s thinking.

Eddie is desperate as he Eddie is desperate as he is aware that he could is aware that he could lose Catherine lose Catherine completelycompletely

Eddie cannot control his feelings any longer and in desperation Eddie cannot control his feelings any longer and in desperation kisses his ‘niece’. It is obvious to the audience that this is not a kisses his ‘niece’. It is obvious to the audience that this is not a natural way to behave. The whole frustration that Eddie feels is natural way to behave. The whole frustration that Eddie feels is there for everyone to see. Eddie’s crisis is at a crucial point – there for everyone to see. Eddie’s crisis is at a crucial point – there is no easy solution to his problem now. there is no easy solution to his problem now.

Eddie’s completely Eddie’s completely inappropriate actions inappropriate actions towards Catherine towards Catherine reveal his desperate reveal his desperate feelings for herfeelings for her

Comment about Eddie’s character

(U)

Evidence (U) Comment on HOW Miller reveals Eddie’s crisis in character (A) + how this helps to show his character in crisis (E)

Eddie kisses Eddie kisses Rodolfo [Rodolfo [Eddie Eddie stands there with stands there with tears rolling down tears rolling down his face as he his face as he laughs mockingly laughs mockingly at Rodolfo at Rodolfo ] (58)] (58)

[[He sits still panting He sits still panting for breath, + they for breath, + they watch him helplessly watch him helplessly as he leans towards as he leans towards them over the tablethem over the table] ] (59)(59)

““Don’t make me do Don’t make me do nuttin’, Catherine. nuttin’, Catherine. Watch your step Watch your step submarine.” (59)submarine.” (59)

The depth of Eddie’s anger and frustration has been revealed to the The depth of Eddie’s anger and frustration has been revealed to the audience. He thinks that he has shown to Catherine that Rodolfo is ‘weird’ audience. He thinks that he has shown to Catherine that Rodolfo is ‘weird’ and so he is controlling her destiny. Eddie’s actions again show a character and so he is controlling her destiny. Eddie’s actions again show a character that is in crisis and is reckless to the point that anything is possible. At this that is in crisis and is reckless to the point that anything is possible. At this point Eddie seems completely unaware of the real consequences of his point Eddie seems completely unaware of the real consequences of his actions.actions.

Eddie is somewhat Eddie is somewhat deluded and believes that deluded and believes that he is in control of the he is in control of the situationsituation

The fact that Catherine and Rodolfo ‘watch’ Eddie is significant. Eddie is The fact that Catherine and Rodolfo ‘watch’ Eddie is significant. Eddie is trying to remain the dominant male – through his actions – but his trying to remain the dominant male – through his actions – but his behaviour continues to be reckless. Indeed, anything could now be behaviour continues to be reckless. Indeed, anything could now be possible. possible.

Eddie’s behaviour is so Eddie’s behaviour is so unpredictable that he is unpredictable that he is out of controlout of control

Eddie is trying to show the couple that he is still in control. He is reminding Eddie is trying to show the couple that he is still in control. He is reminding Catherine where her real loyalties should lie and making it clear that if Catherine where her real loyalties should lie and making it clear that if forced, he would act. This is important as the crisis within his character forced, he would act. This is important as the crisis within his character deepens.deepens.

Eddie tries to shift Eddie tries to shift responsibility for this responsibility for this whole situation away whole situation away from himselffrom himself

What next????What next????

Now select Now select TWO TWO of the of the pointspoints you you made about Eddie and integrate them made about Eddie and integrate them into a mini essay / mind mapinto a mini essay / mind map

Remember the key areas of Remember the key areas of Understanding, AnalysisUnderstanding, Analysis and and EvaluationEvaluation


Point/Topic sentencePoint/Topic sentence: Must be relevant to the task and make a clear : Must be relevant to the task and make a clear point about the text (At the beginning of Act 2 it is evident point about the text (At the beginning of Act 2 it is evident Eddie Eddie Carbone’s character is in crisis and this is affecting his role within the Carbone’s character is in crisis and this is affecting his role within the family. Eddie emerges as a troubled, desperate individual who will do family. Eddie emerges as a troubled, desperate individual who will do anything to end the growing relationship between Catherine and Rodolfo.)anything to end the growing relationship between Catherine and Rodolfo.)

ContextContext:: IntroduceIntroduce the quotation. Which aspect of Eddie’s character the quotation. Which aspect of Eddie’s character are you exploring?are you exploring?




responseresponse..

This indeed is the catalyst for the disastrous events This indeed is the catalyst for the disastrous events which follow.which follow.


At the beginning of Act 2 it is evident Eddie Carbone’s character is in At the beginning of Act 2 it is evident Eddie Carbone’s character is in crisis and this is affecting his role within the family. Eddie emerges as a crisis and this is affecting his role within the family. Eddie emerges as a troubled, desperate individual who will do anything to end the growing troubled, desperate individual who will do anything to end the growing relationship between Catherine and Rodolfo.relationship between Catherine and Rodolfo. Eddie arrives mid way Eddie arrives mid way through this scene: home early from work drunk. He sees Catherine through this scene: home early from work drunk. He sees Catherine and Rodolfo leaving the bedroom and erupts with rage. Eddie’s and Rodolfo leaving the bedroom and erupts with rage. Eddie’s actions show that he objects to Catherine’s relationship with actions show that he objects to Catherine’s relationship with Rodolfo:Rodolfo:

[Eddie sees him + his arm jerks slightly in shock [Eddie sees him + his arm jerks slightly in shock ] (57)] (57)


It is clear to Eddie that something has happened in the bedroom and he It is clear to Eddie that something has happened in the bedroom and he is angry yet caught unawares reflected in his involuntary physical is angry yet caught unawares reflected in his involuntary physical reaction. reaction.

Topic Sentence

Context

Quotation/EvidenceAnalysis

Evaluation

Section 3B Section 3B

Crisis of the Theme of Crisis of the Theme of Loyalty to a Particular Code Loyalty to a Particular Code

/ Community/ Community

Theme developed further throughout the Theme developed further throughout the action + tension is heightened through action + tension is heightened through

crisiscrisis

Beginning of Act 2Beginning of Act 2 CONTENTSCONTENTS


We are learning to further We are learning to further analyseanalyse and and evaluateevaluate the the theme of theme of Loyalty to a particular code / communityLoyalty to a particular code / community (at (at the beginning of Act 2) to show how it is approaching the beginning of Act 2) to show how it is approaching

a a climaxclimax (in crisis) (in crisis)

Focus: Focus:

Theme revealed through Theme revealed through Eddie’s desperate stateEddie’s desperate state Theme revealed through Theme revealed through Eddie’s dialogue with AlfieriEddie’s dialogue with Alfieri Theme revealed through the Theme revealed through the inevitability of disastrous inevitability of disastrous

consequencesconsequences

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria

I will succeed today when I am able to analyse I will succeed today when I am able to analyse and evaluate (with a partner) two aspects of and evaluate (with a partner) two aspects of how the theme is revealed + record our how the theme is revealed + record our answers in a tableanswers in a table

I will succeed today when I am able to write I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points into a mini essay or mind TWO bullet points into a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E of how the theme map clearly showing U / A / E of how the theme of loyalty to a code or community is in crisis at of loyalty to a code or community is in crisis at the beginning of Act 2the beginning of Act 2

Loyalty to a particular Loyalty to a particular community / code of community / code of

honourhonour

Theme in crisis – beginning of Act 2Theme in crisis – beginning of Act 2

BackgroundBackground

This key episode forces the audience to think This key episode forces the audience to think of the real possibility that Eddie could act on of the real possibility that Eddie could act on the different points he has already raised to the different points he has already raised to Alfieri, the family lawyerAlfieri, the family lawyer

It is becoming clear that It is becoming clear that Eddie’s loyalty Eddie’s loyalty to histo his OWNOWN feelings for Catherinefeelings for Catherine is is greatergreater than any than any loyalty he may have for loyalty he may have for his communityhis community

The inevitable outcome which was hinted at at The inevitable outcome which was hinted at at the beginning of the play, is slowly unravelling.the beginning of the play, is slowly unravelling.

How is the theme shown How is the theme shown in crisis?in crisis? There are There are 3 key 3 key

pieces of evidencepieces of evidence from this scene from this scene

Each shows the Each shows the complex nature of complex nature of being loyal to this being loyal to this communitycommunity

As the scene As the scene progresses, progresses, Eddie Eddie becomes even more becomes even more recklessreckless and is and is capable of doing capable of doing anythinganything

Loyalty to a particular communityLoyalty to a particular communityEddie is cleverly trying to make Eddie is cleverly trying to make Cath feel responsible. Cath feel responsible.

Word choice: “Don’t make me” Word choice: “Don’t make me” – – warning in simplistic wordswarning in simplistic words, , making his thoughts absolutely making his thoughts absolutely clearclear

““Do nuttin’” also makes the Do nuttin’” also makes the audience wonder what Eddie IS audience wonder what Eddie IS planning to doplanning to do

Word choice again indicates Word choice again indicates another another warningwarning – this time to – this time to RodolfoRodolfo

By calling Rod ‘By calling Rod ‘submarinesubmarine’, ’, Eddie is alluding to the fact that he Eddie is alluding to the fact that he is in the country illegally – making is in the country illegally – making sure that Rod knows that he has sure that Rod knows that he has not forgottennot forgotten

““Don’t Don’t make me do nuttin’,make me do nuttin’, Catherine. Catherine. Watch your step, Watch your step, submarinesubmarine. . By rights I oughta throw you back in the waterBy rights I oughta throw you back in the water. .

But But I got pity on youI got pity on you.” (59).” (59)Word choice: “Word choice: “By rightsBy rights” – this is ” – this is ironicironic because legally Eddie should come clean because legally Eddie should come clean about Rodolfo BUT in terms of the code of about Rodolfo BUT in terms of the code of his community, Eddie should NEVER his community, Eddie should NEVER ‘snitch’‘snitch’

ImageryImagery – – ‘throw you back in the ‘throw you back in the water’water’- - literally literally – they came by boat + – they came by boat + metaphoricallymetaphorically – without any support/ – without any support/ hope for survival hope for survival

Becoming clear that Eddie does not feel Becoming clear that Eddie does not feel anything for Rodolfo + is contemplating anything for Rodolfo + is contemplating drastic actiondrastic action

Focus on Focus on emotionemotion is significant – is significant – “pity” – somewhat surprising to “pity” – somewhat surprising to audience, considering the depth of audience, considering the depth of conflict between the 2 menconflict between the 2 men

Eddie is trying to cover his tracks – Eddie is trying to cover his tracks – give Rodolfo a way out give Rodolfo a way out

Shows how Shows how important / dominant important / dominant Eddie believes himself to be = Eddie believes himself to be = bigger than any ‘code’bigger than any ‘code’

Now it’s your turnNow it’s your turn

““Just get outa hereJust get outa here and and don’t lay another hand on herdon’t lay another hand on her unless unless you wanna go out feet first.” (59)you wanna go out feet first.” (59)

Evaluation – how WELL does this show theme?Evaluation – how WELL does this show theme? Understanding - pointUnderstanding - point

Analysis – HOW does Miller reveal the theme? Techniques + effectsAnalysis – HOW does Miller reveal the theme? Techniques + effects

Now it’s your turnNow it’s your turn

Evaluation – how WELL does this show theme?Evaluation – how WELL does this show theme?

Understanding - pointUnderstanding - point

Analysis – HOW does Miller reveal the theme? Techniques + effectsAnalysis – HOW does Miller reveal the theme? Techniques + effects

Mini TaskMini TaskWHAT DOES THIS EVIDENCE AND ANALYSIS REVEAL ABOUT WHAT DOES THIS EVIDENCE AND ANALYSIS REVEAL ABOUT THE THEME OF LOYALTY TO A PARTICULAR CODE IN CRISIS?THE THEME OF LOYALTY TO A PARTICULAR CODE IN CRISIS?

At this point in the play Miller has successfully demonstrated…. At this point in the play Miller has successfully demonstrated….


At the end of Act 2 the theme of loyalty reaches crisis point as it At the end of Act 2 the theme of loyalty reaches crisis point as it becomes clear that Eddie’s loyalty to his own feelings for Catherine is becomes clear that Eddie’s loyalty to his own feelings for Catherine is greater than any loyalty he may have for his community.greater than any loyalty he may have for his community. This is evident This is evident when Eddie drunkenly confronts both Catherine and Rodolopho, when Eddie drunkenly confronts both Catherine and Rodolopho, threatening Rodolpho with violence while suggesting the possibility of threatening Rodolpho with violence while suggesting the possibility of breaking the code. Eddie is becoming reckless and appears capable of breaking the code. Eddie is becoming reckless and appears capable of anything:anything:

““Don’t make me do nuttin’, Catherine. Watch Don’t make me do nuttin’, Catherine. Watch your step, submarine. By rights I oughta throw your step, submarine. By rights I oughta throw you back in the water. But I got pity on you.” you back in the water. But I got pity on you.” (59)(59)


It is clear Eddie is trying to make Catherine feel responsible by saying It is clear Eddie is trying to make Catherine feel responsible by saying ‘Don’t make me’, which shows Eddie is….‘Don’t make me’, which shows Eddie is….

Topic Sentence

Context

Quotation/Evidence

Analysis

Evaluation

SECTION 4SECTION 4

ThemesThemes Loyalty to a particular community / code Loyalty to a particular community / code

of honourof honour

The disintegration of family relationshipsThe disintegration of family relationships

Section 4 Section 4

Key Scene in the climax of Key Scene in the climax of the THEME of Loyalty to a the THEME of Loyalty to a

particularparticular community / code community / code of honourof honour

Pages 57 - 61Pages 57 - 61

CONTENTSCONTENTS


We are learning to We are learning to analyseanalyse and and evaluateevaluate HOWHOW this this key scene is the beginningkey scene is the beginning of the of the climaxclimax of of the theme of loyalty to a particular communitythe theme of loyalty to a particular community

FOCUS:FOCUS: Theme shown through a characterTheme shown through a character making an accusation against another making an accusation against another charactercharacter, a scene involving intense emotion. , a scene involving intense emotion.

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to

analysis and evaluation of one aspect of this key analysis and evaluation of one aspect of this key scene within a group + assist in taking notesscene within a group + assist in taking notes

I will succeed today when I participate in the class I will succeed today when I participate in the class discussion about the collaborative responses of the discussion about the collaborative responses of the classclass

I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points in a mini essay or mind map clearly bullet points in a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E in relation to how this theme is showing U / A / E in relation to how this theme is approaching the climax through this key sceneapproaching the climax through this key scene

I will succeed today when I am able to peer assess my I will succeed today when I am able to peer assess my partner’s work and then take on board the partner’s work and then take on board the recommendations they have for merecommendations they have for me

During this key scene:During this key scene:

Negative aspectsNegative aspects of Eddie’s character of Eddie’s character cause cause inevitable consequencesinevitable consequences..

However, However,

Positive aspectsPositive aspects of Eddie’s of Eddie’s character are character are still evident and add to the tragedystill evident and add to the tragedy

TASK:TASK:

In groupsIn groups, your teacher will direct , your teacher will direct you to you to ONEONE part of the table to part of the table to

complete, charting how this theme complete, charting how this theme is shown throughout this key is shown throughout this key

episode:episode:

Topic Topic Sentence Sentence

(U)(U)

Comment on Comment on the event in the event in

plot – context plot – context of evidenceof evidence

(U)(U)


Comment on HOW Comment on HOW Miller shows the Miller shows the

climax of this themeclimax of this theme(Techniques + (Techniques +

effects) effects) (A)(A)

How effectively How effectively does this does this

contribute to the contribute to the climax of this climax of this

theme? (E)theme? (E)

Beatrice Beatrice instinctively instinctively knows that knows that Eddie has Eddie has something to something to do with the do with the arrival of the arrival of the officers + officers + feels feels compelled to compelled to question himquestion him

[[her final her final thrust is to thrust is to turn toward turn toward him instead him instead of running of running from himfrom him] ] ‘My God, ‘My God, what did you what did you do?’ (74)do?’ (74)

Topic Topic Sentence Sentence

(U)(U)


plot – context plot – context of evidenceof evidence

(U)(U)

EvidenceEvidence (U)(U)

Comment on HOW Comment on HOW Miller shows the Miller shows the

climax of this themeclimax of this theme (Techniques + (Techniques +

effects) (A)effects) (A)



theme? theme? (E)(E)

Catherine Catherine tries to tries to convince the convince the officers that officers that the men are the men are in America in America legallylegally

‘‘They ain’t They ain’t no no submarines, submarines, he was born he was born in in Philadelphia’Philadelphia’

Marco Marco publicly publicly makes an makes an accusation accusation that Eddie that Eddie was the one was the one who informed who informed immigration immigration about themabout them

‘‘That one! I That one! I accuse that accuse that one! . . . That one! . . . That one! He killed one! He killed my children’ my children’

Topic Topic SentenceSentence

(U)(U)


plot – context plot – context of evidence of evidence

(U)(U)


Comment on Comment on HOW Miller HOW Miller shows the shows the

climax of this climax of this theme theme

(Techniques + (Techniques + effects) (A)effects) (A)



theme? theme? (E)(E)

Eddie tries in Eddie tries in vain to vain to convince his convince his ‘friends’ that ‘friends’ that he is not in he is not in the wrongthe wrong

‘‘Lipari!’ [Lipari!’ [He followsHe follows LIPARI LIPARI up left.up left.) ‘For ) ‘For Christ’s sake, I kept Christ’s sake, I kept them, I give them them, I give them the blankets off my the blankets off my bed!’bed!’LOUIS LOUIS barely turns, barely turns, then walks off and then walks off and exits down right exits down right withwith MIKE MIKE

Eddie Eddie desperately desperately tries to tries to establish establish control over control over the situation the situation and threatens and threatens Marco Marco publiclypublicly

‘‘He’s gonna take He’s gonna take that back. He’s that back. He’s gonna take that gonna take that back or I’ll kill back or I’ll kill him! You hear him! You hear me? I’ll kill him!’me? I’ll kill him!’

How does the climax of this

key theme make the

ending inevitable?


Now select Now select TWO TWO of the of the pointspoints you you made about theme and integrate them made about theme and integrate them into a mini essay / mind mapinto a mini essay / mind map



Point/Topic sentencePoint/Topic sentence: Must be relevant to the task and make : Must be relevant to the task and make a clear point about the text a clear point about the text

ContextContext:: IntroduceIntroduce the quotation. Which aspect of theme are the quotation. Which aspect of theme are you exploring?you exploring?




responseresponse..

At this point in the play Miller has successfully demonstrated…At this point in the play Miller has successfully demonstrated…


At the end of Act 2 the theme of loyalty reaches climax as Eddie’s At the end of Act 2 the theme of loyalty reaches climax as Eddie’s obsession with his niece has finally led him to break the code of the obsession with his niece has finally led him to break the code of the community (which he had a strong belief in) leading to intense conflict community (which he had a strong belief in) leading to intense conflict with Rodolfo who now recognises what Eddie has done. This realisation with Rodolfo who now recognises what Eddie has done. This realisation will lead to inevitable disastrous consequences.will lead to inevitable disastrous consequences. Beatrice also Beatrice also instinctively knows that Eddie has something to do with the arrival of the instinctively knows that Eddie has something to do with the arrival of the officers and feels compelled to question himofficers and feels compelled to question him::

[her final thrust is to turn toward him instead of [her final thrust is to turn toward him instead of running from him] ‘My God, what did you do?’ (74)running from him] ‘My God, what did you do?’ (74)


Beatrice’s exclamation to her husband ‘My God’ conveys……..Beatrice’s exclamation to her husband ‘My God’ conveys……..

Topic Sentence

Context

Quotation/Evidence

Analysis

Evaluation

SECTION 5SECTION 5

Character: Eddie CarboneCharacter: Eddie Carbone

Conflict between Eddie + RodolfoConflict between Eddie + Rodolfo

Themes: Themes: The disintegration of family relationshipsThe disintegration of family relationships

Loyalty to a particular community / code of honourLoyalty to a particular community / code of honour

Section 5A: Section 5A:

Resolution of Eddie’s Resolution of Eddie’s complex character complex character



We are learning to We are learning to analyseanalyse and and evaluateevaluate HOWHOW negative aspectsnegative aspects of Eddie Carbone’s character of Eddie Carbone’s character cause cause inevitable consequencesinevitable consequences throughout the throughout the

end of Act 2end of Act 2

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I am able to select appropriate I will succeed today when I am able to select appropriate

comments to match to the evidence (in my pair)comments to match to the evidence (in my pair)

I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points I will succeed today when I am able to write TWO bullet points in a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E in relation in a mini essay or mind map clearly showing U / A / E in relation to how negative aspects of Eddie’s character have caused his to how negative aspects of Eddie’s character have caused his demise.demise.

I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to analysis analysis and evaluation ofand evaluation of 2 particular aspects of Eddie’s character with 2 particular aspects of Eddie’s character with a partner + record our answersa partner + record our answers

I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to class I will succeed today when I am able to contribute to class discussions offering my opinion about Eddie’s character and discussions offering my opinion about Eddie’s character and how at the end of the play his problems are resolved.how at the end of the play his problems are resolved.

TASK 1:TASK 1:

Match the evidence with the Match the evidence with the most appropriate commentmost appropriate comment

Comment about Eddie’s Comment about Eddie’s character (U)character (U)

Eddie is practically hysterical as he Eddie is practically hysterical as he prepares to face Marcoprepares to face Marco

Eddie’s desperation is clear as he Eddie’s desperation is clear as he realises what Beatrice thinks of his realises what Beatrice thinks of his relationship with Catherinerelationship with Catherine

Eddie arrogantly addresses Marco – Eddie arrogantly addresses Marco – forcing him to react to his forcing him to react to his accusation. Eddie is oblivious to the accusation. Eddie is oblivious to the part he has played in his own part he has played in his own downfall – tragic flawdownfall – tragic flaw

Eddie issues Beatrice with an Eddie issues Beatrice with an ultimatum – leaving her with no ultimatum – leaving her with no option for compromiseoption for compromise

Eddie treats Rodolfo with further Eddie treats Rodolfo with further contempt as he orders him to fetch contempt as he orders him to fetch Marco for him. The conflict with Marco for him. The conflict with Rodolfo appears to be far from Rodolfo appears to be far from Eddie’s mind nowEddie’s mind now

Eddie ironically appeals to his wife Eddie ironically appeals to his wife for support, still unaware of the real for support, still unaware of the real consequences of his actionsconsequences of his actions

Eddie informs B of what he expects Eddie informs B of what he expects from her although he appears from her although he appears unaware of what he should dounaware of what he should do

Evidence (U)Evidence (U)

You be on my side or on their side, You be on my side or on their side, that’s allthat’s all

I want my respect. Didn’t you ever hear I want my respect. Didn’t you ever hear of that? From my wife?of that? From my wife?

I want my name! He didn’t take my I want my name! He didn’t take my name; he’s only a punk. Marco’s got my name; he’s only a punk. Marco’s got my name – (name – (toto Rodolfo) and you can run tell Rodolfo) and you can run tell him, kid, that he’s gonna give it back to him, kid, that he’s gonna give it back to me in front of this neighbourhood, or we me in front of this neighbourhood, or we have it outhave it out

((crying out in agonycrying out in agony) That’s what you ) That’s what you think of me – that I would have such think of me – that I would have such thoughts? (thoughts? (His fists clench his head as His fists clench his head as though it will burstthough it will burst))

((He is incensing himself and little bits of He is incensing himself and little bits of laughter even escape him as his eyes laughter even escape him as his eyes are murderous and he cracks his are murderous and he cracks his knuckles in his hands with a strange knuckles in his hands with a strange sort of relaxationsort of relaxation))

Come on, liar, you know what you done!Come on, liar, you know what you done!

Then why – oh. B! . . . My B!Then why – oh. B! . . . My B!

Comment about Comment about Eddie Eddie

(U)(U)


Comment on HOW Eddie’s Comment on HOW Eddie’s character is revealedcharacter is revealed

(A)(A)

Comment on how this Comment on how this effectively sums up effectively sums up

Eddie to the audience Eddie to the audience (E)(E)

Eddie informs Eddie informs B of what he B of what he expects from expects from her although her although he appears he appears unaware of unaware of what he should what he should dodo

I want my I want my respect. Didn’t respect. Didn’t you ever hear you ever hear of that? From of that? From my wife? (74)my wife? (74)

Eddie issues Eddie issues Beatrice with Beatrice with an ultimatum – an ultimatum – leaving her leaving her with no option with no option for for compromisecompromise

You be on You be on my side my side or on their or on their side, side, that’s all that’s all (75)(75)


(U)(U)


Comment on HOW Comment on HOW Eddie’s character is Eddie’s character is

revealedrevealed(A)(A)



I want my name! He I want my name! He didn’t take my name; didn’t take my name; he’s only a punk. he’s only a punk. Marco’s got my name Marco’s got my name – (– (toto Rodolfo) and you Rodolfo) and you can run tell him, kid, can run tell him, kid, that he’s gonna give it that he’s gonna give it back to me in front of back to me in front of this neighbourhood, or this neighbourhood, or we have it out (76)we have it out (76)

Eddie treats Eddie treats Rodolfo with further Rodolfo with further contempt as he contempt as he orders him to fetch orders him to fetch Marco for him. The Marco for him. The conflict with conflict with Rodolfo appears to Rodolfo appears to be far from Eddie’s be far from Eddie’s mind nowmind now

((crying out in crying out in agonyagony) That’s ) That’s what you think what you think of me – that I of me – that I would have would have such thoughts? such thoughts? ((His fists His fists clench his clench his head as head as though it will though it will burstburst) (77)) (77)

Eddie’s Eddie’s desperation is desperation is clear as he clear as he realises what realises what Beatrice thinks Beatrice thinks of his of his relationship with relationship with CatherineCatherine


(U)(U)


Comment on HOW Comment on HOW Eddie’s character is Eddie’s character is

revealedrevealed(A)(A)



Eddie arrogantly Eddie arrogantly addresses Marco addresses Marco – forcing him to – forcing him to react to his react to his accusation. accusation. Eddie is oblivious Eddie is oblivious to the part he has to the part he has played in his own played in his own downfall – tragic downfall – tragic flawflaw

Come on, Come on, liar, you liar, you know what know what you done! you done! (78)(78)

Eddie is Eddie is practically practically hysterical as hysterical as he prepares he prepares to face Marcoto face Marco

((He is incensing He is incensing himself and little himself and little bits of laughter bits of laughter even escape him even escape him as his eyes are as his eyes are murderous and he murderous and he cracks his cracks his knuckles in his knuckles in his hands with a hands with a strange sort of strange sort of relaxationrelaxation) (78)) (78)


(U)(U)


Comment on HOW Eddie’s Comment on HOW Eddie’s character is revealedcharacter is revealed

(A)(A)



This quote occurs at the conclusion of the play This quote occurs at the conclusion of the play and is spoken between Eddie and Beatrice. As and is spoken between Eddie and Beatrice. As Eddie lies dying in Beatrice's arms, the couple Eddie lies dying in Beatrice's arms, the couple finds some sort of reconciliation and repair of finds some sort of reconciliation and repair of their torn and battered relationship. Beatrice, their torn and battered relationship. Beatrice, even under such horrible circumstances, is even under such horrible circumstances, is able to forgive Eddie. Eddie constantly able to forgive Eddie. Eddie constantly dominates Beatrice throughout the play, but in dominates Beatrice throughout the play, but in this tiny moment Eddie needs Beatrice more this tiny moment Eddie needs Beatrice more than she needs him. It is the first time the than she needs him. It is the first time the audience hears that Eddie needs and it is the audience hears that Eddie needs and it is the first time that he honestly needs Beatrice. first time that he honestly needs Beatrice. Beatrice is the tirelessly forgiving character of Beatrice is the tirelessly forgiving character of the play. She is terribly jealous of her niece, the play. She is terribly jealous of her niece, who receives more attention from her husband who receives more attention from her husband than she does, but still forgives Eddie in the than she does, but still forgives Eddie in the end. This final scene was one of the major end. This final scene was one of the major alterations of the revised script of A View from alterations of the revised script of A View from the Bridge. In the original version, Eddie dies at the Bridge. In the original version, Eddie dies at the feet of Catherine. However, because of the feet of Catherine. However, because of Beatrice's increased presence in the revised Beatrice's increased presence in the revised version and downscaling of the relationship version and downscaling of the relationship between Eddie and Catherine—Eddie must between Eddie and Catherine—Eddie must return to Beatrice. Beatrice is the only female return to Beatrice. Beatrice is the only female who, in the end, needs him. Catherine, now who, in the end, needs him. Catherine, now beyond his control, no longer seeks his beyond his control, no longer seeks his approval. Thus, Eddie is drawn to Beatrice and approval. Thus, Eddie is drawn to Beatrice and for the first time he seeks out Beatrice, her for the first time he seeks out Beatrice, her forgiveness and love.forgiveness and love.

Then why Then why – oh. – oh. B! . . . My B! . . . My B! (79)B! (79)

Eddie ironically Eddie ironically appeals to his appeals to his wife for wife for support, still support, still unaware of the unaware of the real real consequences consequences of his actionsof his actions


Now select Now select TWO TWO of the of the pointspoints you you made about Eddie’s character and made about Eddie’s character and integrate them into a mini essay / integrate them into a mini essay / mind mapmind map




ContextContext:: IntroduceIntroduce the quotation. Which aspect of Eddie’s the quotation. Which aspect of Eddie’s character are you exploring?character are you exploring?




responseresponse..

This is a pivotal moment in the action as…This is a pivotal moment in the action as…


At the end of Act 2 the At the end of Act 2 the negative aspects of Eddie Carbone’s character negative aspects of Eddie Carbone’s character cause inevitable consequences such as the destruction of his family and cause inevitable consequences such as the destruction of his family and his own death.his own death. This is evident when Eddie arrogantly addresses Marco This is evident when Eddie arrogantly addresses Marco – forcing him to react to his accusation. Eddie is oblivious to the part he – forcing him to react to his accusation. Eddie is oblivious to the part he has played in his own downfall which is a tragic flaw that will lead to his has played in his own downfall which is a tragic flaw that will lead to his death.death.

Come on, liar, you know what you done! (78)Come on, liar, you know what you done! (78)


Eddie’s accusation of Marco being the ‘liar’ is ironic and Eddie’s accusation of Marco being the ‘liar’ is ironic and exemplifies…..exemplifies…..

Topic Sentence

Context

Quotation/Evidence

Analysis

Evaluation

Section 5B: Section 5B:

Resolution of the theme of Resolution of the theme of Loyalty to a Particular Loyalty to a Particular

code/community code/community



We are learning to We are learning to identifyidentify HOWHOW the theme of loyalty the theme of loyalty to code/community is resolved at the end of Act 2, to code/community is resolved at the end of Act 2,

analysinganalysing and and evaluatingevaluating how Miller does this and why how Miller does this and why it is significantit is significant

Focus: Focus:

Alfieri’s meeting with Marco, Rodolpho and CatherineAlfieri’s meeting with Marco, Rodolpho and Catherine In the house when Rodolpho speaks to EddieIn the house when Rodolpho speaks to Eddie Eddie’s death and the circumstances surrounding itEddie’s death and the circumstances surrounding it Alfieri’s comments at the endAlfieri’s comments at the end

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I am able to analyse and I will succeed today when I am able to analyse and

evaluate (within a group) three aspects of how the evaluate (within a group) three aspects of how the theme is resolved + record our answers in a tabletheme is resolved + record our answers in a table

I will succeed today when I participate in the class I will succeed today when I participate in the class discussion about the collaborative responses of the discussion about the collaborative responses of the classclass

I will succeed today when I am able to participate in I will succeed today when I am able to participate in whole class discussion about 4 key areas of this whole class discussion about 4 key areas of this theme and then, reviewing the collaborative responsestheme and then, reviewing the collaborative responses

I will succeed today when I am able to participate in a I will succeed today when I am able to participate in a whole class peer assessment of someone’s work. I will whole class peer assessment of someone’s work. I will also reflect on my own work and make the relevant also reflect on my own work and make the relevant changeschanges

Loyalty to a Loyalty to a particular particular community / code community / code of honourof honourResolution of the themeResolution of the theme

End of Act 2End of Act 2

BackgroundBackground

It is obvious to all concerned that Eddie has It is obvious to all concerned that Eddie has betrayed the code of honour held within the betrayed the code of honour held within the Italian Immigrant Community of Red Hook, Italian Immigrant Community of Red Hook, New YorkNew York

The tension created in the previous scene – The tension created in the previous scene – the climax of this theme – leaves the audience the climax of this theme – leaves the audience questioning how (if at all) this key theme can questioning how (if at all) this key theme can be resolvedbe resolved

Final scene- resolutionFinal scene- resolution

Split into 4 sections:Split into 4 sections:

Alfieri’s meeting with Marco, Rodolfo + Alfieri’s meeting with Marco, Rodolfo + Catherine (P.71 – 74)Catherine (P.71 – 74)

In the apartment – Eddie, Beatrice, Catherine + In the apartment – Eddie, Beatrice, Catherine + Rodolfo (P.74 – 77)Rodolfo (P.74 – 77)

In the street (Eddie’s Death) – Main characters In the street (Eddie’s Death) – Main characters + people from community (P.78 – 79)+ people from community (P.78 – 79)

Alfieri’s final comments (P.79)Alfieri’s final comments (P.79)

Paired Task 1Paired Task 1Your teacher will give you a particular section Your teacher will give you a particular section

of this key episode to considerof this key episode to consider

You will be expected to consider the You will be expected to consider the appropriate evidence, analyse the way Miller appropriate evidence, analyse the way Miller

presents the resolution and decide the impact presents the resolution and decide the impact the particular section you are considering has the particular section you are considering has

on the resolution of this key themeon the resolution of this key theme

You can use the template provided, if youWish

template

Once you have collated Once you have collated the evidence, you will the evidence, you will piece it together as a piece it together as a

class and then, have a class and then, have a full and detailed full and detailed

analysis and evaluation analysis and evaluation of the resolution of this of the resolution of this

key themekey theme


Resolution of the THEME: LOYALTY to a Resolution of the THEME: LOYALTY to a particular community / code of honourparticular community / code of honour

SECTION A: Alfieri’s meeting with Marco, Rodolpho and CatherineSECTION A: Alfieri’s meeting with Marco, Rodolpho and Catherine

Comment on

event inplot(Topic

S)(U)

Context / Evidence

(U)

Comment on HOW Miller shows the resolution

to this theme (A)

Comment on the impact this point/evidence has on the

resolution of this theme (E)

Catherine:Catherine: ‘To ‘To hell with Eddie. hell with Eddie. Nobody is going Nobody is going to talk to him to talk to him again if he lives again if he lives to a hundred.’ to a hundred.’ P.72 P.72


SECTION B: In the house when Rodolpho speaks to EddieSECTION B: In the house when Rodolpho speaks to Eddie

Comment on

event inplot(Topic

S)(U)

Context / Evidence

(U)


to this theme (A)



Beatrice: Beatrice: “only “only blood is good? blood is good? He kissed your He kissed your hand!”hand!”


SECTION C: Eddie’s death and the circumstances surrounding itSECTION C: Eddie’s death and the circumstances surrounding it

Comment on

event inplot(Topic

S)(U)

Context / Evidence

(U)

Comment on HOW Miller shows the resolution to this

theme (A)



EddieEddie lunges with lunges with the knife. the knife. MarcoMarco grabs his arm, grabs his arm, turning the blade turning the blade inward and pressing inward and pressing it home as the it home as the women and women and LouisLouis and and MikeMike rush in and rush in and separate them.separate them.


SECTION D: Alfieri’s comments at the endSECTION D: Alfieri’s comments at the end

Comment on

event inplot(Topic

S)(U)

Context / Evidence

(U)


to this theme (A)



AlfieriAlfieri: ‘… it : ‘… it is better to is better to settle fot settle fot half.’half.’


Now select Now select TWO TWO of the of the pointspoints you you made about the resolution of theme made about the resolution of theme and integrate them into a mini essay / and integrate them into a mini essay / mind mapmind map




ContextContext:: IntroduceIntroduce the quotation. Which aspect of theme are the quotation. Which aspect of theme are you exploring?you exploring?




responseresponse..

This scene is effective in demonstrating…This scene is effective in demonstrating…


At the end of Act 2 the At the end of Act 2 the theme of loyalty to a code/community is brought theme of loyalty to a code/community is brought to resolution as Eddie’s breaking of the code and subsequent ill to resolution as Eddie’s breaking of the code and subsequent ill treatment of Marco and Rodolfo leads to his inevitable demise.treatment of Marco and Rodolfo leads to his inevitable demise.

This is made clear at the end of Act 2 when Eddie ignores Rodolofo’s This is made clear at the end of Act 2 when Eddie ignores Rodolofo’s strenuous attempts to reconcile their differences and instead insults him, strenuous attempts to reconcile their differences and instead insults him, demanding confrontation with Marco for rightly accusing him of the code demanding confrontation with Marco for rightly accusing him of the code of the community. Beatrice’s reaction betrays her feelings about her of the community. Beatrice’s reaction betrays her feelings about her husband’s reckless behaviour. husband’s reckless behaviour.

Beatrice: “only blood is good? He kissed your Beatrice: “only blood is good? He kissed your hand!”hand!”


Beatrice’s questioning of her husband’s hardened mindset Beatrice’s questioning of her husband’s hardened mindset reveals…reveals…

Topic Sentence

Context

Quotation/Evidence

Analysis

Evaluation

SECTION 6SECTION 6

Relating to Relating to CHARACTERCHARACTER - EDDIE - EDDIE

Relating to the Relating to the THEMETHEME of Loyalty to a of Loyalty to a particular code of honour / commnityparticular code of honour / commnity

PART 1PART 1

Focus on past critical essay Focus on past critical essay questions that are suitable for questions that are suitable for

A View from the Bridge - A View from the Bridge -


We are learning We are learning HOWHOW to recall what we have to recall what we have learned in order to answer specific critical learned in order to answer specific critical

essay questions from pass papersessay questions from pass papers

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I am able to I will succeed today when I am able to

contribute to planning 2 essay questions from contribute to planning 2 essay questions from past papers (on A View from the Bridge) + past papers (on A View from the Bridge) + recall specific areas for my study considerationrecall specific areas for my study consideration

I will succeed today when I am able to I will succeed today when I am able to participate in class discussion evaluating other participate in class discussion evaluating other groups’ responses and recording their thoughts groups’ responses and recording their thoughts in my table.in my table.

Suitable Suitable Intermediate 2Intermediate 2 Questions for Drama text: Questions for Drama text: ‘A View from the Bridge’ by ‘A View from the Bridge’ by

Arthur MillerArthur Miller

Choose a play in which there is aChoose a play in which there is asignificant conflict between twosignificant conflict between twocharacters.characters.Describe the conflict and show Describe the conflict and show

how ithow itis important to the development is important to the development

of theof thecharacterisation and theme of the characterisation and theme of the

play.play.

20020088

Choose a play which has a tragicChoose a play which has a tragicending.ending.Show how the ending of the playShow how the ending of the playresults from the strengths and/orresults from the strengths and/orweaknesses of the main weaknesses of the main

character(s).character(s).

20020088

Choose a play in which a characterChoose a play in which a characterencounters difficulties within theencounters difficulties within thecommunity in which he or she community in which he or she

lives.lives.Show how the character copes Show how the character copes

withwiththe difficulties he or she the difficulties he or she

encountersencountersand how his or her actions and how his or her actions

contributecontributeto the theme of the play.to the theme of the play.

20020088

Suitable Suitable INTERMEDIATE 2INTERMEDIATE 2 Questions for Drama Questions for Drama text: text:

‘A View from the Bridge’ by Arthur Miller‘A View from the Bridge’ by Arthur Miller

Choose a character from a play Choose a character from a play whosewhose

fate is unfortunate or unhappy.fate is unfortunate or unhappy.Show how much of the character’sShow how much of the character’smisfortune is caused by the misfortune is caused by the

personalitypersonalityand decisions of the character and and decisions of the character and

howhowmuch by other circumstances in much by other circumstances in

thetheplay.play.

20020099

Choose a scene from a play in Choose a scene from a play in whichwhich

suspense or tension is built up.suspense or tension is built up.Show how this suspense or Show how this suspense or

tension istension isbuilt up and what effect this scene built up and what effect this scene

hashason the play as a whole.on the play as a whole.

20020099

Choose a play which deals with a Choose a play which deals with a closeclose

relationship within a family or arelationship within a family or acommunity.community.Show how the portrayal of theShow how the portrayal of therelationship helps in yourrelationship helps in yourunderstanding of the central understanding of the central

concernsconcernsof the play.of the play.

20020099

Choose a play in which a centralChoose a play in which a centralcharacter feels increasingly character feels increasingly

isolatedisolatedfrom those around her or him.from those around her or him.Explain why the character finds Explain why the character finds

herselfherselfor himself isolated, and show what or himself isolated, and show what

thetheconsequences are for the consequences are for the

charactercharacterconcerned.concerned.

20120100

Choose a scene from a play in Choose a scene from a play in whichwhich

there is an important incident there is an important incident whichwhich

leads to a turning point in the leads to a turning point in the action.action.

Explain what happens in the Explain what happens in the scene,scene,

and then go on to say how it and then go on to say how it affectsaffects

the outcome of the play.the outcome of the play.

20120100

Choose a play in which one of the Choose a play in which one of the mainmain

concerns is love or jealousy or concerns is love or jealousy or betrayalbetrayal

or reconciliation.or reconciliation.Explain what the concern is, and Explain what the concern is, and

showshowhow it is explored throughout the how it is explored throughout the

play.play.

20120100

QuestionQuestion YearYear IdeasIdeas

Choose a play in which there is aChoose a play in which there is acharacter who suffers from a character who suffers from a

humanhumanweakness such as ambition,weakness such as ambition,selfishness, lack of self-selfishness, lack of self-

knowledge,knowledge,jealousy, pride, lust . . .jealousy, pride, lust . . .Show how the weakness is Show how the weakness is

revealed,revealed,then explain how this weakness then explain how this weakness

affectsaffectsboth the characters and the both the characters and the

events ofevents ofthe play.the play.

20112011

Choose a play in which there is anChoose a play in which there is animportant relationship between important relationship between

two oftwo ofthe main characters.the main characters.Describe the nature of the Describe the nature of the

relationship,relationship,and explain how it is developedand explain how it is developedthroughout the play.throughout the play.

20112011

Choose a play which you feel has aChoose a play which you feel has adramatic final scene.dramatic final scene.Describe briefly what happens andDescribe briefly what happens andexplain how effective the ending is explain how effective the ending is

ininbringing to a conclusion the bringing to a conclusion the

centralcentralconcerns of the text.concerns of the text.

20112011

PART 2PART 2

How to integrate what has How to integrate what has been learned about character been learned about character

and theme, as appropriate and and theme, as appropriate and write a critical essaywrite a critical essay


We are learning We are learning HOWHOW to integrate what we to integrate what we have learned about character and theme, as have learned about character and theme, as

appropriate and write a full critical essayappropriate and write a full critical essay

Success CriteriaSuccess Criteria I will succeed today when I participate in the class I will succeed today when I participate in the class

discussion about the plan of the critical essaydiscussion about the plan of the critical essay

I will succeed today when I am able to work with my I will succeed today when I am able to work with my partner improving a poor model of an introduction and partner improving a poor model of an introduction and paragraph 2 of a critical essayparagraph 2 of a critical essay

I will succeed today when I write the first two I will succeed today when I write the first two paragraphs of a specific critical essay by myselfparagraphs of a specific critical essay by myself

I will succeed today when I peer assess my partner’s I will succeed today when I peer assess my partner’s work and then take on board suggestions they make work and then take on board suggestions they make to meto me

Intermediate 2 – Writing a Intermediate 2 – Writing a Critical EssayCritical Essay

This part of the programme is intended to focus on This part of the programme is intended to focus on answering answering EXAM QUESTIONSEXAM QUESTIONS on the drama text on the drama text you have just studied.you have just studied.

This question is eminently suitable for an answer This question is eminently suitable for an answer on ‘A View from the Bridge’:on ‘A View from the Bridge’:

‘Choose a play whose main theme is loyalty, friendship ornature.Show how the dramatist successfully explores the themethroughout the play.’

How do you go about planning this? Which How do you go about planning this? Which sections of the play are you going to consider?sections of the play are you going to consider?

INTRODUCTION of the INTRODUCTION of the theme – theme – section ONEsection ONE of class work – Vinny of class work – Vinny

Bolzano story – Bolzano story – theme introduced theme introduced

through through characterisation + characterisation +

the way Eddie / the way Eddie / Catherine react to Catherine react to

storystory

DEVELOPMENT of DEVELOPMENT of theme – focus on end theme – focus on end

of Act 1 – of Act 1 – section section TWOTWO of class work – of class work –

theme developed theme developed through through

characterisation – characterisation – conflict + tension conflict + tension (Marco’s loyalty (Marco’s loyalty

revealed)revealed)

Theme building to a Theme building to a CLIMAX – Eddie phones CLIMAX – Eddie phones the immigration bureau the immigration bureau

+ Key Scene – Marco + Key Scene – Marco accuses Eddie publicly accuses Eddie publicly of informing – theme of informing – theme developed through developed through characterisation + characterisation +

dialogue – class work dialogue – class work section 4section 4

RESOLUTION of RESOLUTION of theme – End of Act 2 theme – End of Act 2

– Eddie’s death – – Eddie’s death – only way theme only way theme could have been could have been

resolved? – theme resolved? – theme through through

characterisation + characterisation + conflict – class work conflict – class work

section 5section 5

Main theme – loyalty – Introduction/Development/Climax/Resolution

Introduction – T A G Introduction – T A G LL

Conclusion – sum up + evaluate Conclusion – sum up + evaluate how well theme was developedhow well theme was developed

NOW you have to integrate NOW you have to integrate all of these key points into a all of these key points into a

critical essaycritical essay

How do I start off my How do I start off my essay?essay?

In pairs, consider the first two In pairs, consider the first two paragraphs of this essay:paragraphs of this essay:

As you know by now, the As you know by now, the structurestructure of of the essay you write is of great the essay you write is of great importance.importance.

You You cannot simply list what you cannot simply list what you knowknow in a detached way in a detached way because then because then you will not meet the demands of the you will not meet the demands of the question.question.

Writing an IntroductionWriting an Introduction

An An introductionintroduction should home in on the should home in on the task andtask and, in particular, , in particular, what you are what you are being asked to do. being asked to do.

A simple way of doing this is A simple way of doing this is reshaping the words of the questionreshaping the words of the question and and building them into your opening building them into your opening statement.statement.

Main Body of EssayMain Body of Essay Following on from that, you should continue to develop your Following on from that, you should continue to develop your

response. REMEMBER STRUCTURE – for each point you response. REMEMBER STRUCTURE – for each point you make, you should have:make, you should have:

Topic sentenceTopic sentence – – what is this particular paragraph going to be what is this particular paragraph going to be about? about? Remember the wording of the original questionRemember the wording of the original question

ContextContext:: IntroduceIntroduce the quotation. the quotation.

EvidenceEvidence – – how can you support the point you have made? how can you support the point you have made?

ExplanationExplanation – analysis -– analysis - HOW does the writer reveal theme? HOW does the writer reveal theme? Techniques and effectsTechniques and effects

CommentComment – evaluation –– evaluation – how has the theme/ character / how has the theme/ character / conflict / setting etc been introduced / developed? Relate to conflict / setting etc been introduced / developed? Relate to task task

TASK…TASK…

In pairs, In pairs, highlighthighlight the the aspectsaspects of the of the opening two paragraphs of this essay opening two paragraphs of this essay that that you feel could be improvedyou feel could be improved..

Then, in pairs, Then, in pairs, rewrite both rewrite both paragraphsparagraphs making each one more making each one more effective – effective – improve a poor modelimprove a poor model..

Introduction

A play I have read is ‘A View from the Bridge’. It is written by Arthur Miller. It is about an Italian, immigrant family who live in New York. The theme is Loyalty to a Community or code of honour. I think it is shown throughout the play.

Paragraph 2Near the beginning of the play, Beatrice tells the story of Vinny Bolzano. He ‘snitched’, to the Immigration Office, on his own uncle. Catherine was shocked:

“What, was he crazy?” The fact that Catherine asked this question shows that she was surprised. The word ‘crazy’ is important because it clearly highlights how mad it would be to do it. This relates to the theme because it shows you shouldn’t betray someone from the same community as you as no one will talk to you.

Notes Notes Notes Notes

Paragraph 1 – introductionParagraph 1 – introduction

Paragraph 2 – development of first pointParagraph 2 – development of first point

We will We will considconsid

er er changechange

d d models models

as a as a classclass

Individual ActivityIndividual Activity

Now it is your turn to write the opening two Now it is your turn to write the opening two paragraphs of one of the past paper paragraphs of one of the past paper questions questions

– – your teacher will tell you which one – your teacher will tell you which one –

Remember to include ALL the relevant Remember to include ALL the relevant information - peer assessment will be information - peer assessment will be completed for this activity.completed for this activity.

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