A View from the Bridge, by Arthur Miller, is a study in manipulation. Throughout the text, the main characters of Eddie, Catherine, Beatrice, Rodolpho and Marco both struggle to dominate others and accept being dominated. The lines of power are drawn quite clearly to begin with; Eddie is evidently the dominant power-holder. However throughout the narrative there is a shift in power, and those who once held little sway over others become the deciding forces. …showed first 75 words of 1223 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1223 total…by each of the characters, and a variety of results was achieved. A View from the Bridge is a search for power on all sides, and allowed us an insight into what impelled the characters to do what they did to achieve that power. It shows us to what extent some will go to dominate, manipulate and influence, and also the consequences that will be suffered in order to maintain that tight hold of power.