How does Arthur Miller build the drama to the climax at the end of Act 1? At The Beginning of “A view from the bridge” by Arthur Miller Alfieri enters and immediately creates the atmosphere. The atmosphere of a place where crime was once set in the heart of the neighborhood. Alfieri tells us the audience about the importance of justice and how justice is often administrated outside rather than inside the law. He Mentions Al …showed first 75 words of 1517 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1517 total…really saying- that Catherine has rejected him, a fully grown man who “struggled for her” unlike Rodolpho. Alfieri’s main concern is that Eddie is too involved with Catherine. He attempts to tell Eddie that he loves her too much. Suddenly the audience feels that Eddie may be forcing himself to behave in a manner he may regret. Alfieri feels helpless, he knows that Eddie is about to destroy himself and those near to him.