A View from the Bridge Abandonment Quotes

How we cite our quotes: Citations follow this format: (Act.Line). Every time a character talks counts as one line, even if what they say turns into a long monologue.

Quote #7

Catherine, trembling with fright: "I think I have to get out of here, Eddie." (2.69)

You go, girl. This is the first time Catherine tells her uncle it's time for her to leave him.

Quote #8

Catherine: "Eddie, I'm not gonna be a baby anymore!" (2.73)

We wonder if it took Catherine so long to abandon Eddie, because she secretly enjoyed being him being in control of her life.

Quote #9

Catherine: "I'm gonna get married, Eddie. So if you wanna come, the wedding will be on Saturday." (2.166)

Is she really abandoning him or just replacing him with another man?