Conflictual Love - A View From the Bridge

1. Eddie - Catherine

1.1. He has sexual attraction for her and loves her, but is not aware of it. Uncouncious love.

1.1.1. Eddie tries to keep Catherine close to him, far from Rodolpho and other prospects.

1.2. She loves him as a father, and she is not aware of the attraction he has for her.

2. Eddie - Beatrice

2.1. Old love, no more passion.

2.2. Eddie is more attracted to his adopted daughter than he is to his wife.

3. Rodolpho - Catherine

3.1. Their relationship is natural.

3.2. Catherine is honest about her feelings

3.3. Rodolpho may want to be engaged to Catherine to get his papers. Questionable motives, but plausible sincerity of feelings.

4. Rodolpho- American Dream

4.1. Naive, too ambitious, carefree

4.2. American dream may be his motive to marry Catherine.

5. Marco - Rodolpho

5.1. Brotherly love, Marco protects his younger brother.