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HOW DO YOU THINK THAT EDDIE AND CATHERINE’S RELATIONSHIP CHANGES AND DEVELOPS IN THE PLAY?

At the beginning of the play, Eddie and Catherine have a very intimate and happy relationship. Eddie has given her the best life he can afford, and in return Catherine loves and trusts him completely. However, their situation changes quite rapidly once Beatrice’s cousins arrive from Italy. After their arrival, a gap seems to form between Eddie and Catherine. Eddie gradually becomes obsessed with trying to stop destiny from changing his life. This obsession soon leads to the violation of every moral he has ever believed in.
Through out the first scene it is impossible not to notice Catherine’s desire to be noticed by Eddie. Her excitement when he arrives home is almost childlike. She is very keen for his approval, and asks at every opportunity if he likes her hair or skirt. It is also at this very early point in the play that the audience might get suspicious of Eddie’s true feelings for Catherine. This is a result of his constant comments on her physical appearance. While ...

Posted by: Gina Allred

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