Act 1 – Key Points Form of Greek Tragedy – unity of place & action/ stripped back approach/ audience already aware of inevitability of ending – ‘how not what’ Alfieri – chorus/ commentator – view from the bridge – foresees everything but powerless to stop Eddie – tragic hero – hamartia (character flaw) causes fall from grace

Initial presentation of characters, family interactions & community Eddie as emotional centre of play – mood/ atmosphere mirrors his feelings Foreshadowing – Vinny Bolzano story & Omerta of silence (Eddie consciously breaks this at end)

Gradual Revelation of Eddie’s Feelings for Catherine ‘walkin’ wavy’ – jealousy dramatic irony – ‘you gotta keep yourself more’ reaction to job opportunity lighting the cigar – erotic symbolism Beatrice’s insights/ view of situation & comments to Catherine – ‘you gotta be your own self more’ Conversation with Alfieri Growing hatred/ jealousy/ accusations against Rodolpho Boxing match – Eddie’s attempt to assert male dominance Foreshadowing of end – tension & symbolism of chair incident