He has been unconsciusly twisting the newspaper into a tight roll.....I would be someplace else. I would be like in a dress store.
He has bent the rolled paper and it suddenly tears in two....... p. 70
Those characteristics are used in the research analysis in finding the theme of the play. Eddie characterization influences the other major characters, in the
next part of the analysis these characteristics are used as a part in plot analysis.
2. The Description of the Characteristics of Marco
In analyzing Marco‘s characteristics, the writer uses Goldstone‘s theory and Forster
‘s theory. Goldstone‘s theory is used to describe the characteristics of Marco through the play. While Forster‘s theory is used to analyze the
characteristics changes of Marco due to his emotional and motivation change. In A View from the Bridge Marco is described as an Italian immigrant who moved
illegally to the United States with his brother Rodolpho because they were unable to find jobs in Italy. They hope to work as longshoremen and make enough
money to support their family in Italy. Marco is one of the major characters in the play, as he has an important role as the representation of Italian customs. As the
previous explanation that Marco is categorized as a round character, therefore his characteristic can change into different characteristic due to his psychological
behavior.
1. Respectful
In act one, Marco‘s respect can be seen when Marco and Rodolpho have
arrived, they came to Eddie‘s house and Marco states that whenever Eddie wants
them to go they will go.
MARCO. indicating RodolphoMy brother, Rodolpho. Rodolpho nods.
Marco comes with a certain formal stiffness to Eddie. I want to tell you now Eddie
—when you say go, we will go. The other act of respect depicted when Rodolpho tries to sing a loud, Eddie
warns him not to sing, as it is unusual for the neighborhood to hear a singer in Eddie‘s house. Responding Eddie‘s statement, Marco asks his brother Rodolpho
to be quiet.
EDDIE. indicating the rest of building Because we never had no singers
here . . . . and all of sudden there‘s singer in the house, y‘know what I mean? p. 35
MARCO.
Yes, yes. You‘ll be quiet, Rodolpho. p. 36 Marco shows his respect to Eddie, he feels that Eddie is a guardian angel for
him and his brother. He does not mind to let them stay in his house; Marco shows his aversion towards Eddie.
2. Responsible