audience to agree with him.
             The first scene shows Eddie to be a well respected father like figure with a kind relationship to his niece, Catherine. We see him acting in a protective manner towards Catherine as he worries about her new job. However Miller adds in subtle suggestions indicating Eddie is stifling Catherine's independence by not letting her go. Most women in the 1950's stayed at home and brought up the family, however younger girls like Catherine were beginning to want to go out to school or work. This
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