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A View from the Bridge

by Arthur Miller

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A View from the Bridge Quotes

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Justice and Judgment Quotes

Alfieri: "A lawyer means the law, and in Sicily, from where there fathers came, the law has not been a friendly idea since the Greeks were beaten." (1.1)

Sex Quotes

Eddie: "Katie you are walkin' wavy! I don't like the looks they're givin you […] The heads are turnin' like windmills." (1.26)

Abandonment Quotes

Eddie: "I want you to be with a different kind of people. […] if you're gonna get outa here then get out; don't go practically in the same kind of neighborhood." (1.119)

Dreams, Hopes, and Plans Quotes

Beatrice: "You'll see, you'll get a blessing for this!" (1.76)

Contrasting Regions Quotes

Alfieri: "I was born in Italy…I only came here when I was twenty-five." (1.1)

Respect and Reputation Quotes

Eddie: "I'm ashamed. Paper Doll they call him. Blondie now." (1.543)

Men and Masculinity Quotes

Eddie: "The guy ain't right." (1.527)

Women and Femininity Quotes

Eddie: "You're getting to be a big girl now, you gotta keep yourself more, you can't be so friendly, kid." (7.36)