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FAMOUS AUTHORS AND THEIR BOOKS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Eddie’s biggest problem in the story?
A
He wants to know how authors know what to write.
B
He cannot think of enough “Ideas to Write About".
C
He worries the visiting author will not like his story.
D
He is afraid the other children are better writers than he is.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Beatrice responds that she has other worries, in particular, Eddie’s sexual impotence. Beatrice and Eddie have not had a sexual relationship in three months. Eddie will not talk to Beatrice about the problem, and he only says that he is worried about Catherine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hero of a Greek tragedy is usually likeable but has one fatal flaw, or serious failing. Eddie represents this character, and his fatal flaw is his obsession with Catherine. He races towards his death and it is all of his own making. Nobody else can help or stop him.

Detailed explanation-3: -Eddie Carbone is the tragic protagonist of The View from the Bridge. He is constantly self-interested, wanting to promote and protect his innocence.

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