'Eddie- a Hero or a Coward?' in 'A View from the Bridge' by Arthur Miller

“Most of the time we settle for half and I like it better.” Alfieri’s words resound the central motif in the poignant story of Eddie Carbone, a forty year old, husky, slightly overweight longshoreman, who becomes a symbol ‘of being yourself’ when he answers the pressing call of his innermost consciousness. A drama that deals with multi-faceted issues including, illegal Italian Immigrants in America, family relationships, love, jealousy, possessiveness and tragedy resulting from inner compulsions, etches an unforgettable tale of conflict between law and Justice.