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Matthew I would add to what afton hourigan said that the title also refers to the lawyer, Alfieri who narrates the play. He speaks to both Eddie and Marco and…moreI would add to what afton hourigan said that the title also refers to the lawyer, Alfieri who narrates the play. He speaks to both Eddie and Marco and might be said to be a bridge between the characters. We see the play from his view.(less)

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How does the playwright handle the Italian accents of the immigrants?

Stephen Sanders He doesn’t. In the script, the Italian immigrants appear to speak in standard, though relatively simple, English, while the Italian-American Brooklyni…moreHe doesn’t. In the script, the Italian immigrants appear to speak in standard, though relatively simple, English, while the Italian-American Brooklynites speak in realistic dialect for the locale and period. In a staged production the director would decide how to portray the immigrant characters’ accents. (less)

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Is this in play script form? Or is it in novel form? I realize it was written as a play, but I don't want to read a play.

Katherine Why don't you want to read a play? It is even better than seeing one sometimes, because you get more insight into character through the stage directio…moreWhy don't you want to read a play? It is even better than seeing one sometimes, because you get more insight into character through the stage directions. That said, to answer your question, this is a play.(less)

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